AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoASEAN & Diplomacy: PM Hun Manet urged people-centered, results-oriented innovation in civil services at an ASEAN meeting in Siem Reap, pushing cross-border cooperation to bridge the digital gap. Finance & Banking: UOB will sell its asset management arm to Allianz Global Investors for S$555m, covering operations in Singapore and Brunei among other markets, with a long-term distribution partnership that keeps UOB advising customers. Business & Trade: Proton reported exporting 1,398 cars in July—its best month in 13 years—citing stronger demand and expanded regional production, with Brunei among recent export-linked launches. Local Public Safety (Brunei): Brunei’s central bank warned the public against AI-generated scam videos and AI investment scams. Environment & Research (Brunei-linked): A new study on Asian oaks found 74% of 54 threatened or data-deficient species lack living backup in botanical collections, including Brunei; another report warns tropical forests could face unprecedented heat by 2050. Culture & Education (Brunei): The Sultan Qaboos Institute in Manah concluded its 62nd Arabic course, with a Brunei student presenting on AI in learning.
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