AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoHaze Alert: A Singapore think tank has issued a rare “red” warning that Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore face a high risk of severe transboundary haze this year, with August to September flagged as the peak period due to El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole, plus fuel and fertiliser cost pressures that could push some land clearing toward burning. Tourism Push: Brunei is set to hold “Visit Brunei Year 2027”, unveiling the campaign logo and mascots “Awang” and “Dayang” to support tourism growth and economic diversification. Seafood Industry: A new seafood processing plant project by Gropoint Sdn Bhd is set to begin in Serasa, aiming to build premium tuna and other seafood processing capacity for regional and international markets. Regional Trade & Tourism: Sarawak’s minister says BIMP-EAGA should study Sarawak’s Statos model and consider regional offices to speed up subregional economic and tourism development. Defense & Security: RIMPAC kicked off in Hawaii with Brunei among 30 participating countries, as the major naval exercise expands amid heightened global tensions.
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