AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBrunei in Regional Spotlight: Brunei is named among ASEAN members in Russia’s Kazan summit push to expand “strategic partnership” with the bloc, with leaders backing cooperation across trade, energy, digitalisation, science, tourism and culture, and adopting the Kazan Declaration plus a 2026–2030 action plan. Local Business & Community: In Sabah, Kopeks is moving to diversify and grow via a collaboration with Brunei cooperatives, including exploring import-export opportunities and expanding healthcare, Ar-Rahnu, housing and community media. Energy & Markets: A report on Brunei’s oil trade highlights how Strait of Hormuz disruptions and fuel volatility boosted demand for Brunei’s light, low-sulphur crude, with exports rising sharply in April. Global Security: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Moscow and Russia’s retaliatory threats dominated international updates, while the US issued a security alert to Americans in Russia. Corporate Appointments: Shell named Elohor Aiboni—currently on assignment at Brunei Shell Petroleum—as Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria.
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