AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBrunei-Linked Visa Move: Taiwan has extended visa-free entry for Brunei passport holders (along with the Philippines and Thailand) for stays up to 14 days, running from Aug 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. Regional Travel & Health: Singapore warns haze could return “severely” in coming months, with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore at high risk of a transboundary haze event. South China Sea Tensions: The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest over a Chinese state media AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, after Manila said the content is racist and dehumanising. Trade & Investment: Brunei is among members of the FIT Partnership, which grew to 19 countries at a ministerial meeting in Auckland focused on cutting barriers and boosting predictable trade rules. Local Business Spotlight: Brunei’s MantukaBrunei marks a decade-long journey telling automotive stories, while local cafés and makers—from BagelBagel Café to Inked by Hope—continue to highlight homegrown entrepreneurship.
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