AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegional Security: ASEAN defence ministers met in Cebu as the US proposed a new framework for military cooperation, including maritime awareness and joint training. The Philippines urged South China Sea disputes be settled peacefully and legally, a key concern for Brunei and other claimants. Haze: Singapore and Indonesia are seeking a joint response to worsening smoke from Indonesian fires. Singapore’s foreign minister called for calm, naming Brunei among the regional partners needed to tackle the long-running crisis. Borneo Investment: Malaysia’s investment agency called for closer cross-border coordination with Brunei and Indonesia to build shared supply chains and make Borneo more attractive to investors. Travel: Bruneians are exempt from Thailand’s new limit of two visa-free land entries per year. Research Spending: Brunei allocated 0.278% of GDP to research and development in 2018, according to figures cited in a regional comparison.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
