AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoASEAN Outlook: Manila’s Nov. 15–18 summit will bring regional leaders and global partners together, with business representatives also due to meet leaders. China and ASEAN have provisionally agreed on about 80% of a South China Sea code of conduct, but disagreements mean talks will continue into 2027. Trade Compliance: Brunei’s “Measure Right, Fair Trade” campaign requires businesses to declare weighing and measuring instruments used in trade by Jan. 1, 2027, supporting accurate transactions and fair competition. Revenue Administration: Brunei hosted a regional meeting with more than 70 participants from over 11 countries to discuss tax compliance, data use and revenue collection. BIMP-EAGA Growth: An ADB brief says the subregion’s $1.34 trillion economy needs infrastructure investment alongside industry development, trade reforms and digital links to spread growth to remote communities. Illicit Trade: Brunei ranked 82nd out of 158 countries in a regional vulnerability index, underscoring the challenge of strengthening safeguards as ASEAN trade expands.
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