AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoASEAN Trade Update: ASEAN signatories including Brunei and the Philippines can now voluntarily apply the upgraded ATIGA early, via a Second Protocol declaration, aiming to speed up trade among ready members until the official June 2027 entry. Regional Investment Deal: ASEAN and Hong Kong signed the first protocol to amend their investment agreement, promising non-discriminatory treatment for Hong Kong enterprises across ASEAN states. Asian Games Spotlight (Brunei in the mix): Wushu at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya saw Singapore’s Zeanne Law win Singapore’s first medal with a joint bronze, tied with Brunei’s Basma Lachkar, while Philippines’ Agatha Wong missed the podium again after finishing 10th in taijiquan and tajijian. Brunei-Culture & Arts: A China–Brunei ties celebration featured a cultural performance by the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe with disabled artists from Brunei. Brunei Creative Scene: Kreative Fest 2027 is set to bring Brunei’s creative community together, with a Kreative Fest Tour planned to start in November. Local Tech & Security: Brunei Cyber Security Conference (CySec 2026) launched to strengthen resilience of critical infrastructure, under Brunei’s cyber policy framework.
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