AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: The inaugural 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup kicks off Sept 24-Oct 5 across Indonesia (Jakarta, Bandung) and Hong Kong, with Brunei in Division Two and hosts Indonesia in Division One. South China Sea Tensions: Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. fired back at China after a “theatrics” remark, amid fresh barbs over the 2016 arbitration. ASEAN Haze Watch: Indonesia’s fires and toxic haze continue to disrupt the region, with officials calling for deeper cross-border action as smoke spreads. Brunei in Education Spotlight: Brunei ranks among ASEAN’s top three in PISA Mathematics and Science, while wider results show a global reading and skills decline. Regional Security Drills: India, US, France, Japan and Indonesia held airborne insertion exercises in Indonesia to improve joint response capabilities. Sports & Local Football: DPMM FC’s haze-postponed tie saw them lose 3-2 to Terengganu in the first leg, while other regional clubs advanced in cup action. Tech & Business: China-ASEAN Expo highlights high-tech trade, while a new Asia-Pacific leadership move at State Street points to continued regional investment focus.
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