AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy: Southeast Asia’s top diplomats meet in Manila to press for calm as Middle East hostilities—especially the Iran war—spill into wider risks, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, China’s Wang Yi and Russia’s Lavrov among attendees. Brunei Education & Economy: Brunei’s Economic Students’ Chamber held a session on using human values—empathy, ethics and social responsibility—to shape economic thinking, covering diversification, youth, public policy, AI and the future of work. Regional Mobility for Bruneians: Taiwan extended visa-free entry for Bruneian citizens (along with Filipinos and Thais) for another year, keeping stays up to 14 days free until July 31, 2027. South China Sea Tensions: The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest over a Chinese state media AI video it says dehumanises Filipinos, amid renewed focus on the South China Sea arbitration dispute. Trade & Investment: New Zealand hosts the FIT Partnership ministerial meeting in Auckland, with Brunei among members, as ministers push to cut barriers and keep trade rules predictable. Local Business Spotlight: Brunei’s MantukaBrunei and other homegrown creators continue to grow local storytelling around cars and community life.
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