AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrunei Milestone: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah marks his 80th birthday today, with coverage highlighting his long reign since 1967 and his constitutional roles as prime minister, defence and finance minister, and head of Islam in Brunei. Trade & Investment: Brunei is among members of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, with ministers meeting in Auckland to push practical steps to cut cross-border barriers and strengthen the rules-based trading system. Regional Environment: A new haze outlook warns Southeast Asia could face a severe transboundary haze season if a “Godzilla” El Niño lines up with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole—raising risks for Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Business Moves: Lighthouse Canton appoints wealth management leader Angela Saik in Singapore as it targets expansion across Southeast Asia, including Brunei, aiming to double assets under management to $10 billion by 2027.
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