AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFilm Spotlight: China’s heartwarming Teochew family drama Dear You is set for release in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei on June 18, with wider rollouts soon after—while critics and netizens debate a Singapore-based outlet’s sarcastic pushback against the film’s “united front” claims. Regional Trade & Rights: Over 80 civil society groups across ASEAN and Australia/New Zealand are urging governments to remove Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) rules from the updated AANZFTA, arguing they can let foreign investors sue over public-interest laws. Sports & Events: India will host the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 in New Delhi from June 19–24, a first for the country and a qualifier for the Asian Games and the LA 2028 cycle. Brunei in the Spotlight: Brunei’s participation is listed for Australia’s major Exercise Pitch Black (July 20–Aug 7), with free community airshow events in Darwin. Entertainment & Community: Miri, Sarawak, is gearing up for World Asia Tapas Competition, Exhibition, Festival & Seminar (June 18–21), drawing competitors and visitors from across the region including Brunei.
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