AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Data: Brunei’s Ministry of Development says stronger, more reliable greenhouse gas inventory data is key for better climate policy, as it opened the 23rd Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventories in Asia to boost regional know-how and capacity. Diplomacy: Malaysia’s foreign minister met the UN resident coordinator for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, underscoring cooperation with UN agencies. Regional Culture & Youth: Indonesia’s Arts and Culture Scholarship brings ASEAN participants together for cultural exchange, with Brunei among the selected countries. Maritime Security: SEACAT 2026 kicked off in Singapore with 16 Indo-Pacific partners, featuring a new Maritime Operations Forum and senior leader discussions ahead of at-sea training. Business & Investment: Allianz Global Investors agreed to buy UOB Asset Management in a S$555m deal covering operations including Brunei, with a long-term distribution partnership. Energy & Industry: Shell Brunei awarded Subsea7 an offshore pipeline replacement EPCI contract, while INPEX selected Worley for engineering services in Australia. Sports & Community: A new elite sports academy launched in Miri, Sarawak, aiming to develop young athletes through coaching, education and character building.
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