AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoASEAN at 59: ASEAN’s 59th anniversary spotlighted the need for stronger internal unity and integration to protect the bloc’s centrality amid rising geopolitical pressure, energy worries and trade disruptions. Brunei’s Vision 2035 & jobs: A minister said Brunei Vision 2035 hinges on resilient growth, higher productivity through technology and innovation, and a stronger private sector—while another outlined steps to boost Bruneian participation in private jobs, including recruitment support via the Brunei Job Centre and a private-sector minimum wage policy. Brunei business momentum: Brunei saw a 125% jump in new company registrations in 2025, with 200 registrations in the first half of 2026. Maritime focus: Brunei Darussalam Maritime Week 2026 opened under “Safe Seas, Thriving Economy, Future-Ready People,” linking safety and environmental stewardship to investment and jobs. LGBTQ+ rights in the region: Thailand’s InterPride co-president urged global solidarity as LGBTQ+ rights face renewed backlash, noting laws still criminalise identities in several Southeast Asian countries including Brunei. Digital future: DFCE 2026 highlighted building digital capability and AI governance, with calls for clearer, risk-based rules to speed low-risk adoption.
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