AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoyal Family Update: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal titles after her conduct was deemed “unbecoming” and “lacking respect,” though the couple’s four children keep their titles. Cruise Tourism: The first Chinese-made large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has begun its first international run from Shenzhen, with a five-day trip to Vietnam and later calls including Muara, Brunei. Brunei Business & Culture: Mariyaton Kaftiah turned torch ginger into serunding and other snacks, growing from RM500 start-up to about RM6,500 monthly sales and reaching overseas markets. Finance & Markets: Brunei’s capital market seminar focused on sukuk as an alternative financing tool, bringing together nearly 100 policymakers, regulators and potential issuers. Regional Trade: BIMP-Eaga leaders highlighted halal goods, processed food, fisheries and renewable energy as growth drivers, aiming for up to 15% growth over five years. TVET & AI: Brunei’s IBTE hosted an international webinar on using AI literacy to build future-ready TVET skills. Air Quality Watch: While not Brunei-specific, haze in the region remains a concern, with Malaysia reporting unhealthy API readings and school closures in affected areas.
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