AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoASEAN-Diplomacy: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held intensive bilateral meetings in Manila with ASEAN counterparts, stressing the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation and warning against provocations that could disrupt peace in the South China Sea. Regional Payments: ASEAN’s linked QR payment systems are now interoperable across a 420 million-consumer network, letting shoppers and migrant workers pay and send money across borders more easily—though businesses still face adoption gaps. Brunei-Linked Growth & Infrastructure: Brunei’s inclusion in the wider ASEAN connectivity push comes as regional projects and upgrades continue, including a new Bandar Lawas bridge in Malaysia aimed at cutting travel time and boosting local development. Sports & Culture: FIFA’s inaugural ASEAN Cup 2026 draw sets India and Pakistan in Division 1 groups, while Renaissance Dhaka’s ASEAN Weekend Theme Nights highlight regional food culture with Brunei among the featured cuisines. Security Watch: Singapore detained three youths under its Internal Security Act for online self-radicalisation and planned attacks, underscoring the risk of violent extremist content spreading to younger people.
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