AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBrunei Offshore Energy: Subsea7 has won a “sizeable” $50m–$150m contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum for a subsea pipeline replacement offshore Brunei, covering engineering, procurement, construction and installation for systems in waters up to 50 metres, with work starting immediately from its Kuala Lumpur office. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN upgraded Turkey to a full dialogue partner, with Malaysia coordinating the relationship, as Southeast Asia seeks wider partner networks amid intensifying great-power competition. ASEAN-Canada Ties: Canada is pushing a new ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership plan (2026-2030) focused on food security and energy transition, ahead of a planned conclusion of the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement later this year. Philippines Development Watch: The World Bank approved a $268.62m water and sanitation project for Philippine island provinces, while also keeping its 2026 growth forecast at 3.7% and warning recovery next year may be slower. Brunei Tourism Push: Brunei’s Coffee Trail is set to run in Miri, Sarawak (Aug 7–9), aiming to draw visitors across the border and promote Brunei coffee culture.
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