AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned ASEAN leaders that Iran’s push to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would set a “dangerous precedent” and threaten freedom of navigation, while also stressing Washington is “with ASEAN 100%.” US–China Talks: Rubio is set to meet China’s Wang Yi on the sidelines, with observers expecting discussion of a possible September Trump–Xi summit, South China Sea tensions, and the Iran conflict. Myanmar Peace Mechanism: ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila agreed to develop benchmarks to track Myanmar’s Five-Point Consensus progress and to refine plans for a longer-term special envoy, with Brunei proposing a secretariat unit to support the envoy. Brunei Business & Tech: Nanta Tech Ltd signed an MoU with GM Biovalley to bring robotics and automation solutions to Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore, aiming to build a regional ecosystem. Brunei Tourism Push: Brunei launched a one-year Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification project for Ulu Temburong National Park and Luagan Lalak Recreational Park to boost sustainable ecotourism. Regional Security Flashpoint: Reports of a clash between Chinese and Filipino personnel near Second Thomas Shoal—using sticks and oars—highlight how South China Sea tensions remain volatile.
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