AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Economy Watch: Southeast Asia’s digital trade is booming, but patchwork rules on data, payments and infrastructure are leaving businesses to rebuild systems country-by-country. Human Rights in Focus: More LGBTI Bruneians are speaking out against Brunei’s penal code, which includes the death penalty for same-sex sexual relations, saying fear and uncertainty persist. Agri-Food Spotlight: Brunei’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Department held an open day to showcase services and vendors, highlighting efforts to strengthen the agri-food value chain. Regional Tourism Push: Perlis plans closer ties with Brunei and Bangkok to boost border tourism and attract investors, including for five-star hotels and a motorsport circuit. Energy & Industry Link: SLB won a contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum to restore production from shut-in offshore wells, using an integrated execution model. Sustainable Construction Funding: Neocrete’s $3.5m round will expand its concrete decarbonisation tech, with deployment in Brunei including work tied to Muara Port. Maritime Security Planning: Brunei is listed among participants for the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in late September, aimed at improving coordination and interoperability.
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