AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChina-Brunei Diplomacy: Xi Jinping met Brunei’s Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah in Beijing, urging deeper practical cooperation and a stronger “shared future” partnership as China’s diplomatic calendar ramps up amid a looming Trump–Xi meeting. Brunei-China Tech & Economy: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng echoed the push, pointing to cooperation in flagship Belt and Road projects plus AI, digital, green economy, energy and agriculture. Energy Security Watch: Indonesia is floating an ASEAN oil storage hub while also preparing its own Sumatra facility—moves ASEAN leaders have been debating as Middle East tensions keep fuel risks front and centre. Local Industry Momentum: Brunei’s Anson has started industrial shipbuilding at Pulau Muara Besar, with a 55-metre crew transfer vessel under construction with Fast Offshore Supply for BSP offshore operations. Regional Business Signals: Valaris won new offshore work worth about US$560m, and Sabah’s KTC is investing RM150m to expand its KKIP logistics hub.
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