AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBrunei Customs Crackdown: Brunei’s Royal Customs and Excise says it seized controlled drugs and also stopped smuggling of alcohol and cigarettes in separate operations, detaining two Bruneians in each case. South China Sea Tensions: The Philippine Coast Guard and China’s coast guard trade accusations after a collision near Sabina Shoal/Xianbin Jiao, with both sides claiming the other deliberately escalated the incident. ASEAN AI Rivalry: A panel in Jakarta warned that AI is becoming a new US-China influence battleground, with competing regional initiatives shaping access to chips and capabilities. Regional Connectivity Push: Philippines VP Sara Duterte urged investors to turn Mindanao–Borneo infrastructure into real trade and jobs, warning roads and ports mean little without business use. Wildlife Trafficking Alert: Five baby orangutans found in India are linked to a growing exotic pet trade, with Indonesia seeking their return. Tourism Tech in Brunei: Dynamik Technologies Sdn Bhd won a Brunei Technology Excellence Award for its AI tourism platform “Nakhoda,” built with the Tourism Development Department for Visit Brunei Year 2027. Sports Note: Indonesia captain Jay Idzes will miss the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup due to a thigh injury.
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