AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Defence Drills: Indonesia’s TNI boosted patrol skills with U.S. Army and Australian Defence Force troops during Super Garuda Shield 2026 in South Sumatra, focusing on territorial surveillance, navigation, and survival tactics. Medical Readiness: The same exercise also ran a medevac drill simulating battlefield evacuation, with wounded-care steps and helicopter transport to a medical centre, underscoring multilateral interoperability. Transboundary Haze: Indonesia’s wildfire smoke continues to spread across Southeast Asia, with Singapore warning of worsening haze risk as El Niño peaks and hazardous air readings push schools and communities to prepare for disruption. Brunei Finance & Skills: Brunei’s central bank launched National Financial Literacy Day 2026, noting over 80% of the population has formal financial services but digital financial literacy remains a key gap. ASEAN Mobility: Thailand will cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for many nationalities from Sept 15, with Brunei listed among those affected. Brunei-Linked Sports: Brunei’s Kasuka FC will host a return leg in the ASEAN Club Championship playoff against Manila Digger FC on Sept 12, with a group-stage spot at stake.
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