AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegulatory Stability for Investment: Outgoing EU envoy Denis Chaibi says Indonesia must lock in stable rules, cut non-tariff barriers, and recognise EU halal certification to attract more European investment as it rolls out the EU trade deal. ASEAN Climate Security Push: Philippines environment officials urge ASEAN to treat climate resilience as part of the region’s security agenda, arguing floods and droughts can disrupt food, water, and supply chains across borders. Borneo Haze Crisis Escalates: Indonesia warns it will take legal action against anyone starting open fires as wildfires and choking haze spread across Borneo, with visibility dropping to as low as 1–10 metres and smoke reaching Malaysia and Brunei. Arrests Over Fire-Setting: Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires, with investigations also probing whether companies financed or directed land clearing. Massive Firefighting Reinforcements: Indonesia deploys an additional 1,500 soldiers to Borneo and sends helicopters to boost waterbombing, after fires burned over 200,000 hectares since January. Brunei-Malaysia Business Links: Brunei and Malaysia business chambers renew an MoU to expand trade, exhibitions, and business missions, while leaders’ talks also highlight progress on border demarcation and cooperation on energy, tourism, and rice cultivation. Brunei Sports: DPMM FC beats Penang FC 1-0 in the Super League opener, with Miguel Oliveira scoring the only goal.
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