AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDefence & Regional Security: India’s Air Force has deployed four Rafale jets, two C-17 transports and 120+ personnel to Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026 (July 20–Aug 7), a major multinational air combat drill involving 19–20 countries across northern bases like Darwin and Tindal. Diplomacy & People-to-People Links: Taiwan has extended visa-free entry for Filipinos until July 31, 2027, while also removing Cambodia from visa-facilitation after Cambodia’s stance linked to the One-China policy. Brunei-Related Regional Note: The Taiwan extension covers Brunei as well, as part of its New Southbound Policy visa reviews. South China Sea Tensions: The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest against Chinese state media over an AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling it racist and dehumanising. Local Spotlight (Culture/Entrepreneurship): Brunei’s Sultan marks his 80th birthday with a grand ceremonial parade and investiture events, while local creative entrepreneurs continue to shine—from automotive storytelling platforms to new cafés and Brunei-inspired henna and tabletop games.
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