AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAutomotive Deal in Brunei: Inchcape has incorporated Imperial Motors Sdn Bhd, a new Brunei joint venture aimed at strengthening its local automotive distribution network and expanding future distribution opportunities. Anti-Scam Crackdown: Singapore-led Operation FRONTIER+ III has arrested 3,018 people across 10 jurisdictions, including 130+ in Singapore, after 138,000 scam cases and about US$752m in losses were linked to cross-border fraud; police say nearly 102,000 scam-linked bank accounts were frozen and over US$161m seized. Trade & Investment Rules: Canada’s ratification of the UK’s entry into the CPTPP/PTPGP framework points to new tariff preferences and enforceable investor-state dispute options for affected businesses. Regional Travel Shift: Thailand is rolling back its visa-free 60-day stay to 30 days for most countries, with enforcement expected soon—aimed at reducing visa misuse and related crime. Islamic Finance Momentum: Fitch says ASEAN Islamic finance topped US$1t in Q1 2026, led by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, with sukuk still the biggest slice.
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