AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN 59th Anniversary: Brunei-linked regional diplomacy stayed in focus as Malaysia’s foreign minister said ASEAN centrality must guide the bloc amid major-power rivalry and frayed multilateralism, while the Philippines’ President urged Southeast Asia to strengthen cooperation on conflicts, climate change, economic uncertainty and AI as ASEAN chair. Brunei Economy & Jobs: Brunei Vision 2035 was tied to resilient growth and a stronger private sector, with ministers pointing to higher productivity via technology, more local hiring for private firms, and steps like matching services and a minimum wage policy. Private Sector Momentum: Brunei reported a 125% jump in new company registrations in 2025, with 200 registrations already recorded in the first half of 2026. Digital Future: DFCE 2026 highlighted AI governance and building future-ready digital skills, stressing trust, compliance, and workforce capability for Digital Brunei 2030. Maritime Focus: Brunei Darussalam Maritime Week opened with a push for safe seas, a thriving economy and future-ready people, linking maritime safety to investment and jobs. Regional Security: The US condemned China’s Scarborough Shoal “nature reserve” rules as destabilising, saying they further restrict Filipino fishermen’s access.
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