AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional anti-crime push: The Philippine National Police hailed the 44th ASEANAPOL conference as a win for stronger cross-border cooperation, with resolutions urging real-time intelligence sharing, cybercrime investigations and joint action against online scam syndicates, while Timor-Leste was endorsed as ASEANAPOL’s 11th member. Cyber-scam crackdown: Singapore’s SPF and the FBI signed an MoU to deepen cooperation on online scams, cyber-enabled fraud and money laundering, building on a joint operation that helped prevent millions in losses. Brunei-China ties: Brunei welcomed a Chinese naval fleet for a friendly four-day visit, with joint activities planned, while China’s ambassador also visited Chung Hwa School Tutong to highlight education links and cultural ties. South China Sea flashpoints: A Vietnamese cargo ship sank near Fiery Cross Reef with 17 still missing, as China-Philippines tensions continued after water-cannon accusations near Scarborough Shoal. Climate resilience finance: Regional leaders warned climate adaptation funding is stuck due to a lack of bankable projects and clear metrics, even as Brunei-region partners push for more workable financing. Local relevance: Korea’s weather agency expanded high-resolution data sharing to Brunei and other island states, aiming to improve severe weather forecasting.
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