AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBrunei-Labour Talks: Brunei’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam met Bangladesh’s High Commissioner in Dhaka, signalling interest in expanding employment for Bangladeshi workers in Brunei, alongside closer trade, energy and aviation links and ideas like a Bangladesh–Brunei Chamber of Commerce. ASEAN Payments: ASEAN’s linked QR payment systems now let consumers pay across borders using interoperable networks, but businesses still face the tougher work of scaling adoption. ASEAN-Japan Growth: The 18th DISG Task Force meeting in Bangkok adopted a joint declaration on ASEAN–Japan cooperation across supply chain resilience, innovation, AI/digital investment and energy transition. Regional Economy Watch: AMRO revised up Asean+3 growth to 4.1% for 2026, citing stronger AI-driven demand even as Middle East risks persist. Sports & Community: FIFA’s inaugural ASEAN Cup 2026 draw placed India in Group A and Pakistan in Group B, while Malaysia’s custom culture festival Art of Speed returns with participants including Brunei. Local-Adjacent Development: A new Bandar Lawas bridge in Lawas is set to cut crossing time and boost connectivity when it opens to the public in October.
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