AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMalaysia–Brunei Business Links: Brunei’s National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Malaysia’s counterpart renewed their MoU to boost commercial exchange, trade missions and participation in exhibitions and fairs. ALC-27 Diplomacy With Economic Signals: PM Anwar Ibrahim thanked Brunei for hospitality during his ALC-27 working visit, where leaders discussed deepening bilateral cooperation and disaster management, with border demarcation progress at about 50% and plans to streamline cross-border movement. Cross-Border Travel Simplification: Malaysia’s foreign minister said technical committees are working to ease immigration procedures at checkpoints to reduce the number of clearances needed for travellers returning between Sabah/Sarawak and Brunei. Upstream Investment Push: TGS won Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam rights for data brokerage, marketing and licensing for subsurface data over an offshore block, aimed at attracting international investment and helping exploration decisions. Local Business & Talent: Brunei’s People Arts Festival is spotlighting the growing creative economy and local entrepreneurship, while Hengyi Industries recognised 15 Bruneian students for academic excellence tied to future petrochemical careers. Maritime Industry Watch: A Brunei shipowner warned that new international maritime rules could stifle the young local shipowning sector if not balanced with development needs.
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