AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Security: Australia says it has locked in three new jet fuel shipments from China—about 600,000 barrels starting early June—plus 38,500 tonnes of urea from Brunei, using its A$7.5b fuel-and-fertiliser security facility as global supply strains continue after the Iran war. Regional Defence: HMS Spey, a Royal Navy patrol ship, has resumed operations in the South China Sea and around the Spratlys after earlier defying China warnings. Digital Connectivity: China’s second domestically built cruise ship begins sea trials, while the Asia Link Cable (ALC) lands in Hong Kong, linking China with Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei. ASEAN Momentum: Mindanao’s infrastructure push under BIMP-EAGA Vision 2035 is accelerating, and the Philippines’ ASEAN chairship is set to take centre stage at BusinessWorld Economic Forum 2026. Islamic Finance & Education: The Maldives opens Zakat-funded higher education scholarships, expanding Islamic charitable support beyond direct welfare.
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