AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Security: India’s Rafale jets and C-17 transports have arrived in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026 (July 20–Aug 7), a major Indo-Pacific air combat drill involving 20 nations and training across Darwin, Tindal and Amberley. Transboundary Haze Watch: Singapore-based analysts warn the coming haze season could be “severe,” with August and September flagged as worst months and Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore at high risk of a transboundary haze event. Visa Moves for Brunei Travellers: Taiwan has extended visa-free entry for Brunei, Philippines and Thailand passport holders for another year, allowing up to 14 days from Aug 1, 2026 until July 31, 2027. ASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings are underway in Manila, with leaders also set to discuss energy security and the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement. Philippines-China Row: Manila lodged a diplomatic protest over a Chinese state media AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling it racist and demanding removal. Brunei Spotlight (Local): Brunei’s SM Lee shared his Brunei trip on social media, including a visit to the Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas Eco-Corridor.
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