AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBrunei in regional diplomacy: Brunei’s Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen met Vietnam’s Le Hoai Trung in New York, with both sides pushing trade, oil & gas, tourism, people-to-people links and halal cooperation under the 2023–2027 partnership plan. Maritime security with Brunei participation: Brunei’s patrol ship joined ADMM-Plus maritime security drills in the West Philippine Sea, alongside navies from the US, Australia, Japan, India, Singapore and others, as China monitored nearby but did not join the exercise. ASEAN trade integration: RCEP advanced Bangladesh’s accession after ministers approved an Ad Hoc Accession Working Group, keeping the pact open and aiming to help members deepen supply-chain links—relevant for Brunei’s trade outlook. Cross-border haze policy: Malaysia is urging a stronger legal approach to transboundary haze; Brunei is among countries supporting ASEAN work that could lead to a dedicated haze act and a regional funding mechanism. Business travel access: Australia expanded its Frequent Traveller visitor visa stream for Brunei citizens, enabling multiple entries for up to 10 years (with visit caps), supporting smoother tourism and business travel. Culture & branding: Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia plan a joint UNESCO bid for zapin, a move that could boost regional cultural tourism and cross-border creative industries.
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