AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Vietnam’s FM Le Hoai Trung met Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen on UNGA sidelines, agreeing to deepen trade, oil and gas, tourism, people-to-people ties and halal cooperation under the 2023-2027 action plan. Cultural Heritage: Malaysia will join Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore in a multinational bid to get zapin recognised by UNESCO, with a dossier due by March 31, 2027. Brunei-China Ties: China and Brunei marked 35 years of diplomatic relations with cultural performances and a Brunei China Food Festival, including “My Dream” shows featuring artists with disabilities. AI & Skills: KBTG Techtopia returned for its fourth year, focusing on “Human of Tomorrow” and how people should shape the agentic AI era. Sports (Brunei fans): TV listings highlight FIFA ASEAN Cup action with Laos vs Brunei. Regional Mobility: Hong Kong expands its Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Invited Persons from Oct 1 to Central Asia and the Middle East, aiming to boost economic and trade exchanges. ASEAN Economy: ASEAN and Hong Kong signed a protocol to amend the ASEAN–Hong Kong Investment Agreement, strengthening fair treatment and investment protection.
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