AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMalaysia–Singapore ties: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, ahead of his Malaysia state visit, said the relationship is anchored in trust and dialogue, pointing to cooperation on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the RTS Link. Regional mobility rules: Saudi Arabia published its 2026 eVisa guidelines, listing Brunei among 13 eligible Asian countries for fast-track entry; the US also reiterated visa-free access for citizens of 42 countries via ESTA, while Canada updated its 2026 entry rules and visa-exempt categories. Labour market update: Malaysia reopened its labour market for Bangladesh and 11 other countries after nearly two years, but workers and agencies say they still lack formal directives. Energy and trade signals: India’s Russian crude imports hit a record in June, rising 34% even as Russia’s oil export revenues dipped, boosting supplies to major Indian refineries. Brunei business note: Jackhan opened a new Ashley Sleep store in Brunei, adding a second outlet and a “sleep match” selection system. ASEAN–India trade: Bilateral trade reached US$128b in 2025–26, with both sides pushing time-bound reviews of AITIGA chapters.
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