AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRed Sea Shock: Houthis seized Mocha and are pushing toward Bab Al-Mandeb, raising fears of fresh disruption near the Red Sea–Strait of Hormuz corridor and its knock-on effects for energy, shipping and prices. Travel Rules: Thailand will cut visa-free border stays from 60 to 30 days from Sept 15, but travellers can still apply for a one-time 30-day extension at Thai immigration. Regional Football: FIFA’s inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup runs Sept 24–Oct 5 with 14 teams; Brunei is in Division 2 (Hong Kong hosts), while Division 1 features Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines and more. Education Watch: Brunei is reported among ASEAN’s top three in PISA Mathematics and Science, as the wider region grapples with falling reading and math scores. Haze Fallout: Indonesia’s fires and haze continue to spread across Borneo, with officials urging stronger containment and wetting measures to tackle stubborn peatland blazes. Local Interest: Toyota Brunei’s “Fuel Your Vacation Rewards” saw Dhayaa Farina win B$8,000 in the grand draw.
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