AGP Executive Report

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Regional Trade & Investment: Sabah International Expo 2026 (SIE2026) opened with participation from 15 countries, positioning Sabah as a “gateway” for trade, investment and cooperation, with 300 booths and about 10,000 visitors expected. Brunei Tourism Push: Brunei will showcase coffee, matcha and tourism experiences at SIE2026 via a Brunei Darussalam Pavilion and Coffee Trail/Visit Brunei Year 2027 Roadshow. Travel Retail & Tech: Sabre Brunei Travel Fair 2026 returns on 12–13 Sept at BRIDEX, bringing airlines, banks and agencies with 90+ booths and real-time booking support. Payments Leadership: Mastercard reorganised West Southeast Asia leadership, appointing Beena Pothen to oversee Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar. Financial Literacy: Brunei’s central bank launched National Financial Literacy Day 2026, noting 80%+ formal financial access and a 43% digital financial literacy score. Automotive Deal: Suzuki, via Boustead, started selling Pakistan-made Alto and Every mini-cars in Brunei, marking the first export of these models to Brunei. Haze & Business Risk: Indonesia’s wildfires and worsening transboundary haze triggered emergency measures in Malaysia’s Sarawak, with air pollution disrupting schools and raising health and operational concerns across Brunei and the region.

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