AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefence Ties: Singapore and Brunei marked 50 years of defence relations with a joint parade at Muara Naval Base on Oct 10. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reviewed 256 personnel and military assets, then launched a gallery on the partnership. Regional Haze: Indonesia’s severe forest fires are drawing protests and a lawsuit against officials over their response, as smoke and health impacts spread across Southeast Asia. Development: Brunei and the Islamic Development Bank launched their first Country Engagement Framework to strengthen cooperation, and the Sultan received the bank’s group chairman. Banking: Baiduri Bank established a US$2 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme to diversify funding and broaden access to international investors. Sport: From 2027, beIN Sports will carry exclusive Wimbledon coverage in Brunei and nine other Asian markets through 2031. Faith: Brunei’s Dayangku Siti Ummi Syazana Pengiran Marjuki represented the country at Malaysia’s International Quran Recital and Memorisation Assembly.
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