AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel Prices: Australia’s fuel excise cut ends at midnight, so drivers should expect higher petrol pump prices as the excise rate rises and is indexed for inflation. South China Sea: China issued tighter management rules for the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve, banning activities like fishing and mining without prior approval, after joint naval-air drills—likely to inflame the dispute with the Philippines. Maritime Diplomacy: The Philippines deposited an official nautical chart for Scarborough Shoal with the UN to strengthen transparency under UNCLOS, while China condemned the move. Brunei Agriculture: Four Brunei agricultural firms received Brunei Pesticide-Free certification, recognising chemical pesticide-free farming and boosting consumer confidence through supply-chain transparency. Finance Watch: Brunei’s central bank warned the public about AI-generated scam videos impersonating officials to push fake investment schemes. Regional Development: The World Bank approved a $268.62m Philippines water and sanitation project for Bohol, Siargao and Jolo, targeting climate-resilient services and thousands of jobs. Tech & Connectivity: Global 5G subscriptions topped 3.1 billion in Q1 2026, with Southeast Asia among the fastest-growing markets. Mobility in Brunei: UTB hosted an international sharing session on smart mobility and sustainable cities, focusing on traffic management and electric vehicles.
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