AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: China said it used electronic warfare to drive away a Dutch frigate near the Paracel Islands, while the Netherlands insisted the ship was operating under international law—another sign of rising pushback against Beijing’s sweeping claims. Quad vs Beijing: China also hit back at a Quad ministerial meeting, urging the US, India, Japan and Australia to stop “meddling” in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood. Brunei-EU Diplomacy: Austria’s bid to host a new EU-ASEAN Center in Vienna from 2027 was welcomed by Brunei, with a focus on innovation, technology transfer and capacity building. Tourism Connectivity: Sarawak Tourism Board and Royal Brunei Airlines signed an MoU in Shanghai to boost Sarawak’s international tourism links. Brunei Economy: Brunei’s CPI rose 0.1% in April 2026 vs April 2025, mainly due to higher food prices. Regional Business & Innovation: Zus Coffee debuted in Indonesia via a Jakarta launch, while DST’s Catalyst Programme crowned BumiTrust with an AI soil-monitoring agri solution. Sports: India U-20 were drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh for AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifiers in Tashkent.
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