AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoyal Household Update: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal titles after conduct deemed “unbecoming” and disrespectful, with the palace saying her actions tarnished the monarchy’s good name. Regional Security Drills: The Philippines and India are set to host the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2026 from Sept 28 to Oct 2, with Brunei among the participating navies, aiming to boost maritime security cooperation and interoperability. Defence Posture in Asia: US special operations chief Adm. Frank Bradley visited the Philippines to discuss stepped-up readiness exercises and broader alliance efforts to deter aggression in the South China Sea, where Brunei is also among long-term claimants. Brunei Finance & Markets: A Brunei Capital Market Development seminar highlighted sukuk as an alternative financing instrument, bringing together nearly 100 policymakers, regulators and potential issuers to learn about issuance and international best practices. Food & Trade Links: Brunei’s presence also shows up in wider regional business activity, including a push to deepen BIMP-Eaga trade links—spotlighting halal, food processing, fisheries and renewable energy as growth drivers.
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