AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAsian Games Wrap: The 2026 Asian Games closed in Japan and will head to Doha, Qatar, in 2030, with China topping the medal table and Brunei among the bottom four medal winners. Regional Sports Spotlight: Thailand led Southeast Asia in the medal standings, while Malaysia and Indonesia followed closely—good news for fans tracking the next cycle. F1 in the Region: Malaysia’s Sepang welcomed the return of the Bahrain Grand Prix after nine years, with heavy rain and huge crowds—plus Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attending alongside top leaders from Malaysia and Bahrain. Brunei Travel & Connectivity: Brunei’s tourism push gets a boost as Shenzhen Airlines launches nonstop flights to Bandar Seri Begawan, with Chinese arrivals rising year-on-year. Music & Tech for Brunei: Apple Music finally goes live in Brunei (along with Albania, Burkina Faso and Pakistan), bringing official access through local Apple accounts. Culture & Entertainment: Borneo Jazz Festival marks its 20th edition in December, while Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore back the UNESCO bid for the Zapin dance.
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