AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoBrunei–Bangladesh Labour Talks: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam met Brunei’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh and pushed for more jobs for Bangladeshi workers in Brunei, alongside wider cooperation on manpower, trade, energy and air links, and proposed a Bangladesh–Brunei Chamber of Commerce plus support for women entrepreneurs. Sino-Brunei Defence Update: Brunei’s Sultan met visiting Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, reaffirming the one-China policy and thanking China for support toward Wawasan 2035, while both sides flagged deeper defence and maritime security cooperation and more Chinese Navy port calls. ASEAN Payments Progress (Brunei included): ASEAN’s linked QR payment systems now cover a 420 million consumer zone, with Brunei among the countries brought into the network, making cross-border payments and remittances easier for consumers. Regional Football Spotlight: The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 draw sets Brunei in the Challenge Division (Group A) with Hong Kong and Myanmar, with the tournament running Sept 24–Oct 3 in Indonesia and Hong Kong. ASEAN–Japan Growth Platform: The 18th DISG Task Force meeting in Bangkok adopted a joint declaration on ASEAN–Japan cooperation across supply chains, innovation, AI/digital investment and energy transition.
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