AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCross-border Scam Crackdown: Hong Kong has been hit hardest in a 10-jurisdiction operation that uncovered US$752 million in losses, with police saying 3,200 officers worked together from March 10 to May 7 and arrested 3,018 people across 138,000 cases, including online shopping, employment fraud, investment scams and phone deception. Visa Rules Tightened (Thailand): Thailand is rolling back visa-free travel for 93 countries, cutting stays from 60 days to 30 days (and in some cases 15), with longer stays requiring visas—aimed at reducing misuse and boosting security while protecting tourism. Islamic Finance Milestone: ASEAN’s Islamic finance industry has topped US$1 trillion in Q1 2026, led by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, with sukuk still the biggest slice. Brunei-linked Regional Ties: Brunei continues to show up in regional cooperation—from defence and alumni links to fuel and fertiliser supply deals referenced in wider Asia coverage.
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