AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSultan’s 80th Birthday Celebrations: Brunei marked Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s 80th with a grand ceremonial parade in Bandar Seri Begawan, followed by state honours at Istana Nurul Iman, as regional leaders sent congratulations including Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, and Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor joining the festivities. Regional Diplomacy: Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong attended official events and reiterated the “special friendship” between Singapore and Brunei built on decades of trust and cooperation. Trade & Investment Talks: New Zealand’s FIT Partnership ministerial meeting in Auckland drew Brunei and other member economies, aiming to cut trade barriers and help businesses trade more easily across borders. Haze Risk Warning: A South-east Asia haze outlook warns that a possible “Godzilla” El Nino plus a positive Indian Ocean Dipole could bring severe transboundary haze affecting Brunei and neighbours, echoing the costly 2015 crisis. Local Business & Mobility: Premier Motor previewed the all-new Wuling Eksion PHEV in Brunei, while Ai-CHA marked its 200th Borneo outlet with a campaign spanning Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and Kalimantan.
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