AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTransboundary Haze: Indonesia’s wildfires are forcing a second day of school closures in parts of Borneo, with smoke also pushing Malaysia and Singapore’s air quality into unhealthy levels as cloud seeding is paused until at least Aug 18. Defence Push: A senior Pentagon official told Asian allies to raise their own defence spending and help deter aggression, stressing the US is “digging in” in Asia. Brunei Transport & Tourism: Brunei plans to keep public transport running via bus routes and phased Demand Responsive Transit zones, while also targeting about 1 million tourists and B$630 million in tourism revenue for Visit Brunei Year 2027. Royal Update: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah issued a decree removing royal titles from his daughter-in-law Raabi’atul Adawiyyah. ASEAN Culture & Unity: Malaysia marked ASEAN Day with events in Putrajaya, while leaders reiterated ASEAN centrality amid global fragmentation. Sports & Youth: Indonesia and FIFA are finalising hosting details for the inaugural 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, with Jakarta and Bandung ready.
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