AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBrunei Economy: Brunei’s CPI edged up 0.1% in April 2026 year-on-year, driven by higher food prices, while non-food costs dipped slightly. Regional Security: China hit back at the Quad’s East and South China Sea concerns, urging “stop meddling” and warning against small-group politics that stoke confrontation. ASEAN & Culture: The Venice Biennale is seeing its biggest Southeast Asian national-pavilion push in years, with more countries taking a stronger, longer-term artistic presence. Brunei Innovation: DST’s Catalyst Programme Cycle 4 wrapped up with Team BumiTrust winning for an AI soil-monitoring agri solution. Eid Al-Adha Timing: Brunei, India, Bangladesh and South Africa will observe Eid Al-Adha a day later due to different moon-sighting determinations. Sports (Regional): Philippines’ Palarong Pambansa continues with record-breaking athletics and a big push for school sports clubs as Marcos backs youth sport.
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