AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoBrunei Tourism Push: Brunei is taking its coffee culture overseas, with the Brunei Coffee Trail set for Miri, Sarawak (Aug 7–9), aiming to draw visitors across the border and give local cafes and entrepreneurs a platform to expand. Local Community & Economy: Tutong’s festival drew hundreds with a parade, fireworks and bazaar, with the district office saying it’s meant to strengthen community ties and boost micro, small and medium enterprises. Financial Safety Alert: The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) warned the public about AI-generated scam videos that misuse its name to promote fake investment schemes, stressing it has not approved or endorsed any such product. Energy & Industry: Subsea7 won a pipeline replacement contract worth up to $150m from Brunei Shell Petroleum for offshore work serving assets in water depths up to 50m. Sports (Regional): The ASEAN Championship returns for its 30th anniversary, with Timor-Leste qualifying over Brunei Darussalam and group standings shaping the race to the semis. ASEAN/Global Context: China issued tighter rules for the Huangyan Dao nature reserve in the South China Sea, likely escalating tensions with the Philippines.
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