AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUNESCO Cultural Heritage Bid: Malaysia will join Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore to nominate zapin for UNESCO’s Representative List, with a dossier due by March 31, 2027 for the 2028/2029 cycle. Brunei–China Ties: China marked 35 years of diplomatic relations with Brunei through cultural performances and a Brunei China Food Festival, plus a strategic cooperation agreement. Diplomacy at UNGA 81: Vietnam’s foreign minister met Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen in New York, agreeing to deepen cooperation on trade, oil and gas, tourism, people-to-people links and halal industry coordination. Regional Connectivity: Indonesia is preparing the Kalimantan Corridor under the ASEAN Customs Transit System to link freight transport among Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, aiming to start operations in 2027. Maritime Security Drills: Brunei is listed among navies taking part in ADMM-Plus maritime security drills near the Philippines, with regional forces conducting formation, medical evacuation and rescue drills. Tech & AI Talk: KBTG Techtopia returned for its fourth year, focusing on “Human of Tomorrow” in the agentic AI era. Sports (Brunei in focus): Brunei’s Laika? (TV listing) and Brunei’s presence appears in regional sports coverage, including FIFA ASEAN Cup fixtures featuring Laos vs Brunei.
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