AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: South Korea’s FM Cho Hyun is heading to the Philippines for ASEAN-related meetings, aiming to deepen cooperation on energy, economic security, AI, culture and online scam-crime efforts, while also seeking support for peace on the Korean Peninsula. Myanmar Peace Push: ASEAN foreign ministers agreed to develop benchmarks to track progress in Myanmar and discussed a longer-term special envoy to revive the stalled Five-Point Consensus, with Brunei backing a secretariat unit to support the envoy. Regional Security Concerns: ASEAN top diplomats are set to express alarm over renewed Middle East hostilities, with Iran and Strait of Hormuz risks expected to feature heavily. Maritime Tensions: Fresh clashes in the South China Sea saw Chinese and Filipino sailors reportedly using sticks and oars near Second Thomas Shoal, escalating blame between both sides. Brunei Tourism Move: Brunei launched a one-year GSTC certification project for Ulu Temburong National Park and Luagan Lalak Recreational Park to boost sustainable ecotourism. Business & Tech: Nanta Tech signed an MoU with GM Biovalley to introduce and commercialise robotics and automation solutions across Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. Automotive Retail: Karrus Automotive Group was appointed exclusive distributor for Meguiar’s in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
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