AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSouth China Sea Flashpoints: The Philippines says Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons near Scarborough Shoal for a second straight day, creating a “serious risk of collision” and marking the third confrontation in a week, as Manila reiterates the area is within its EEZ and traditional fishing grounds. ASEAN–China Code of Conduct Push: ASEAN and China are aiming to wrap up South China Sea Code of Conduct talks by year-end, but experts warn key disagreements over legal status and coverage could still stall progress. Regional Security at ARF: India’s Jaishankar urged “zero tolerance” for terrorism and stressed safe, open shipping lanes, while the US reaffirmed its South China Sea interests as diplomats meet in Manila amid wider Middle East and Ukraine concerns. Brunei Aviation Skills: Royal Brunei Airlines and Aviation Australia signed an MoU to train future aircraft maintenance engineers, building on RB apprentices studying in Brisbane. Travel Freedom Snapshot: Singapore topped the Henley Passport Index again, while Brunei ranked 19th with visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 163 destinations. Local Talent for Defence Events: Singapore’s MINDEF will take volunteers for performing arts roles—dancers, musicians, emcees and sound/camera tech—for defence-related productions under the SG Defence Volunteer Network.
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