AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBrunei–China Ties: Xi Jinping met Brunei’s Crown Prince in Beijing, urging deeper practical cooperation and stronger strategic communication as both countries align long-term plans. Brunei Industry: Brunei has started industrial shipbuilding at Anson, with a 55-metre crew transfer vessel for offshore oil and gas platforms due in about 20 months. ASEAN Energy Pressure: ASEAN leaders are pushing harder on energy security—especially amid Middle East-linked fuel risks—while the ASEAN Power Grid and regional fuel-sharing plans face funding and political hurdles. Regional Trade & Shipping: Thailand and Vietnam are rerouting oil imports as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist, with Brunei among new suppliers. Sabah Growth Signals: KTC is expanding its Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park logistics hub with a RM150m warehouse build. Aviation Cost Relief (Philippines): The CAB cut fuel surcharges for flights from May 16–31, easing fares slightly as jet fuel prices ease. Airbus Corruption Probe: Sri Lanka’s Airbus-linked bribery case continues as key figures are summoned and the investigation remains under scrutiny.
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