AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAviation & Tourism: Shenzhen Airlines launched its first Bandar Seri Begawan–Shenzhen route, with an inaugural ceremony at Brunei International Airport; the new service is set to run four times weekly and is expected to strengthen Brunei’s links with China’s Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. Tourism Demand: Brunei also shared that Chinese air arrivals rose from about 39,000 in 2024 to 45,858 in 2025, and reached 28,657 as of August 2026, citing better connectivity and visa-free short stays. Finance Policy: Brunei Darussalam Central Bank launched the Brunei Financial Sector Blueprint 2026–2035, aiming for a resilient, inclusive and innovative financial sector over the next decade. Regional Cooperation: Singapore and Brunei’s maritime authorities signed an MoU to boost cooperation on digitalisation, maritime safety, port state control, incident investigation and training. Business & Services: DHL Express appointed Julian Neo as Managing Director for Hong Kong and Macau effective Oct 1, with prior leadership experience in DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei. Tech & Media: Apple Music expanded to Brunei as part of a rollout to four additional countries.
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