AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: The US State Department hit back at China’s new “national nature reserve” rules at Scarborough Reef, calling them destabilizing and warning they deny Filipino fishermen access. Maritime Inclusion Debate: Brunei Maritime Week 2026 hosted a panel where women in the sector pushed back on “headcounts” as the only measure of progress. Brunei Housing Upgrade: Brunei’s national housing projects are adopting Industrialized Building System (IBS) and modern construction tech to improve quality, cut build times, reduce waste, and lower carbon emissions. Transport & Safety Training: Brunei is running an eight-day workshop to strengthen aviation and maritime accident investigation capabilities. EV Push: EV registrations rose to 2.8% of all vehicle registrations (Jan–Jun 2026), up from 0.7% in 2025, as charging points expand. Public Transport Plans: Brunei is studying bus main-route services and phased Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) zones to keep services continuous and accessible. Tourism Targets: Brunei aims for about 1 million tourists and B$630m tourism revenue in Visit Brunei Year 2027, with 400,000 arrivals in the first half of 2026.
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