AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoP-pop Momentum: KAIA, HORI7ON and 1ST ONE kicked off the 2026 ROUND Festival with “Sulong,” a performance spotlighting how the Philippines’ P-pop scene is rising through real onstage teamwork and shared community support. Sports & Exposure: Sabah’s SKA is sending a 36-member karate team to Brunei’s Shotokan Open Championship 2026 (May 30–June 1), with organisers stressing exposure and confidence-building over medal targets. ASEAN Awareness in Schools: Brunei’s Prime Minister’s Office Information Department ran a “Know ASEAN” roadshow at Perdana Wazir Secondary School in Kuala Belait, drawing 154 Year 7 and 8 students for a quiz and prizes. Regional Innovation Push: Brunei’s ΣHAI won overall champion at the inaugural AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026 in Singapore for its AI dementia care platform, Sahabat-Care. FinTech Sandbox Update: Brunei Darussalam Central Bank expanded eligibility for its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox to qualified financial institutions, aiming to speed up responsible innovation.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.