AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a veiled rebuke against China in his State of the Nation address, vowing to defend the 2016 arbitration ruling and saying Filipinos “do not yield” to conquerors. Maritime Rescue Update: After a Vietnamese cargo ship sank near Fiery Cross Reef, survivors rose to 48, while 14 remain missing in a multinational search involving Vietnam, the Philippines and China. Regional Security Cooperation: ASEANAPOL police chiefs backed stronger cross-border law enforcement against cybercrime, trafficking and online exploitation, as the Philippines pushes for tighter regional coordination. Brunei-China Education Ties: Chinese Ambassador Chen Shaochun visited Chung Hwa School Tutong, praising its role in preserving Chinese culture and strengthening Brunei–China friendship. Infrastructure in the Region: Sabah’s RM70.6 million Jalan Lok Kawi upgrade aims to ease congestion and improve road safety along the Lok Kawi–Pengalat–Papar corridor. ASEAN Economic Outlook: AMRO said the Philippines could be among ASEAN’s slower growers this year, with inflation still a key drag. Sports & Community: Brunei is listed among countries competing in the Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open, while Great British Circus brings “The Legend of the Sea” to Jerudong Park from July 31 to Aug 23.
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