AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince Abdul Mateen featured in ASEAN summit coverage in Cebu, as leaders discussed the bloc’s growing economic and strategic weight. Foreign Affairs: Oman’s Foreign Minister held phone talks with Tunisia and Brunei, while Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen also spoke with Oman’s counterpart on deepening fraternal ties and regional issues. Regional Security: New satellite sightings near Antelope Reef in the South China Sea point to possible early-warning radar work on Yagong Island, adding to concerns over militarisation. Cross-Border Haze: Malaysia and Brunei agreed to raise transboundary haze pollution at ASEAN level, as Indonesia battles major forest and peatland fires; Indonesia also authorised Malaysian cloud-seeding aircraft to operate in its airspace. Brunei Business & Mobility: Imperial Motors was appointed authorised distributor of XPENG electric vehicles in Brunei, expanding Inchcape’s multi-brand portfolio. Sports: Kasuka FC signed Ghana centre-back Stephen Halm ahead of the 2026-27 Brunei Super League season.
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