AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBrunei Cabinet Watch: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s June 4 reshuffle puts Prince Abdul Mateen in charge of Foreign Affairs, a major portfolio change for the royal family’s most visible public figure. Regional Diplomacy & Security: Philippines officials protested China’s latest “floating structure” at Scarborough Shoal, while Japan accused Beijing of escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Environment & Climate: A new study links Indonesia’s 2025 Sumatra floods to the loss of at least 7% of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population, with Brunei-based Borneo Futures among the researchers. Education & Innovation: Brunei’s education minister says systems must evolve for resilience and inclusion, with stronger cooperation on curriculum, future-ready universities and teacher training. Business & Connectivity: UBD relaunched its Start-Up Center and Entrepreneurship Village, and Sarawak floated the idea of future China trade and tourism offices—similar to Brunei’s Statob—while ASEAN partners weigh shifting preferences between China and the US.
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