AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade Diplomacy: Brunei is set to stay plugged into the expanding Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, which has grown from 16 to 19 members as Korea, Peru and Thailand join ministers in Auckland, with Brunei listed among the founding economies. Regional Energy Links: Sarawak and Brunei say talks on a proposed cross-border electricity interconnection are progressing, with leaders hopeful negotiations can wrap up soon to boost energy security and supply resilience. Royal Milestone: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah marked his 80th birthday, with the monarch also serving as prime minister, defence and finance minister, and head of the Islamic faith. South China Sea Tensions: The Philippines is marking 10 years since the 2016 arbitral ruling against China’s sweeping claims, while pushing efforts to stop Beijing from locking in control at Scarborough Shoal. Business & Growth: Ai-CHA hit its 200th Borneo outlet and launched a “Borneo 200 Campaign 2026” spanning Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan.
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