AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFootball: Brunei will replace Bahrain at next month’s King’s Cup in Thailand, joining hosts Thailand, Oman and Tajikistan. Bahrain withdrew after changes to its coaching staff. Economic Diversification: Brunei’s non-oil and gas sector grew to 55% of GDP in 2025, up from 46% in 2015, while its share of exports rose from 7% to 60%, largely on the strength of downstream petroleum and chemicals. Local Jobs: Hengyi Industries is targeting a 50% Bruneian workforce for its US$5 billion refinery expansion, which is expected to lift annual capacity to 20 million tonnes. Public Health: The Health Ministry issued 29 fines totalling B$18,000 for health-product offences in the first nine months of 2026, including sales of unregistered or improperly labelled products. Culture: Canada donated 101 books by Canadian authors to Brunei’s National Library, including Indigenous writing, children’s books and literary classics. Regional Haze: Indonesian fires are sending smoke across the region, including Brunei, as neighbouring countries call for stronger action against the companies responsible.
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