AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkplace Safety: A new review of Brunei’s oil and gas sector finds that poor mental health can undermine safe work practices, highlighting a gap in research on the local workforce. Child Online Safety: At a regional prosecutors’ meeting in Jerudong, Thailand urged countries to work together against online grooming, cyberbullying and child sexual abuse material. Seafood Investment: Labuan-based Vivendi Asset Group plans to open a 13,000-square-metre seafood plant in Serasa by mid-2027, with capacity to process 60 tonnes daily and ambitions to support exports and Brunei’s food security. Tourism: The cruise ship MV Dream brought 2,197 passengers and 501 crew to Brunei, offering another chance to showcase local culture to regional visitors. Regional Ties: Oman and Brunei elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership during Sultan Haitham’s state visit, with cooperation deals and stronger trade and investment ties on the agenda. Travel and Weather: Brunei placed 10th among Commonwealth passports, with access to 163 destinations. The country has also entered the northeast monsoon season, with flood risks flagged as strong El Niño conditions persist.
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