AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN-Qatar Ties: Qatar has been named an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner, opening a “new chapter” for deeper co-operation in trade, energy, investment, connectivity and sustainable development, with ASEAN-Qatar trade nearing US$15bn annually. Brunei Business Spotlight: Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd (DST) won “Best Fintech Company Brunei Darussalam 2026,” citing growth of its MyDST super-app and expanded digital payments and wallet services. Regional Finance & Banking: ASEAN central banks met in Vietnam to push financial and banking integration, with the SLC coordinating policy dialogue and cross-border co-operation. Trade Rules Watch: The WTO urged members to uphold the rules-based trading system amid rising protectionism and geopolitical disruption. Energy Security: Oman called for alternative LNG export routes to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt shipments. Haze Alert: Indonesia’s wildfire smoke again pushed hazardous air quality across parts of Borneo and neighbouring countries, with Malaysia reporting very high Air Pollutant Index readings before winds eased.
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