AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation & PISA: Brunei placed among ASEAN’s top three in PISA 2025 for Mathematics and Science, and ranked second in Reading, with over 5,000 Bruneian students taking the test across 55 secondary schools. Regional Haze Crisis: Indonesia’s worsening forest and peat fires are forcing more schools into remote learning in places like Palembang, while smoke continues to push across borders, disrupting health and daily life across Southeast Asia. Disaster Preparedness: President Prabowo ordered a comprehensive disaster mitigation masterplan as Indonesia faces overlapping crises, including earthquake recovery, Anak Krakatau disruptions, and ongoing fires. Local Governance & Tourism: Brunei’s Tourism Development Department is inviting stakeholders to submit proposals for Visit Brunei Year 2027, aiming to showcase culture, nature, and tourism experiences. Business & Digital Economy: UNN and Vobile signed agreements to build AI-ready infrastructure and strengthen Brunei’s digital capabilities, as Mastercard also appointed Beena Pothen to lead West Southeast Asia including Brunei. ASEAN Diplomacy: Pakistan’s ICCI marked ASEAN Day with calls for stronger, more structured economic partnerships with ASEAN, with Brunei’s high commissioner among attendees.
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