AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoyal Updates: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has revoked his daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah’s royal title and style “with immediate effect,” citing conduct deemed “unbecoming” and disrespect that “tarnished the monarchy’s good name,” while the palace did not spell out the specific actions. Regional Security: The Philippines and India are set to host the second Asean-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) from Sept 28 to Oct 2, with Brunei among the participating navies, aiming to boost maritime security cooperation and interoperability. Environment & Haze: Sarawak leaders say transboundary haze concerns may be raised at ASEAN level, warning that fires near Baram and Kuala Baram could send smoke toward Brunei, while cloud seeding is being considered. Brunei Economy & Finance: A Brunei capital market seminar highlighted sukuk as an alternative financing tool, urging wider corporate participation and capacity building to strengthen the local capital market ecosystem. Food & Trade: China’s push for greater food self-sufficiency could reshape regional food security and trade flows, with ASEAN economies that rely on Chinese demand likely to feel the impact.
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