AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned ASEAN that Iran’s push to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would set a “dangerous precedent” for freedom of navigation, even as he pledged Washington is “with ASEAN 100%.” US–China Talks: Rubio is set to meet China’s Wang Yi on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings, with expectations they’ll discuss a possible September Trump-Xi summit amid simmering US-China tensions. Brunei in the Regional Spotlight: Brunei’s Legislative Council will hold its second meeting of the year starting Aug 3, covering queries, ministerial statements and motions on national priorities. Brunei Tourism Move: Brunei launched a one-year Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification project for Ulu Temburong National Park and Luagan Lalak Recreational Park, aiming to boost sustainable ecotourism aligned with Vision 2035. South China Sea Flashpoint: Philippines accused China’s coast guard of injuring a Filipino sailor with a wooden baton near Second Thomas Shoal; China denied wrongdoing and blamed Philippine actions. Commonwealth Games Coverage: Glasgow 2026 is rolling out broader broadcast deals, with Brunei’s RTB Brunei among partners providing free-to-air coverage. Leadership Programme Call: UNITAR is accepting applications for Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026, with Brunei listed among encouraged countries.
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