AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoUndersea Security Pact: Seventeen countries, including Brunei and Singapore, launched the GUIDE framework at the Shangri-La Dialogue to protect critical underwater cables and energy links, with China and the US notably absent—aiming for shared principles, best practices, and faster coordination after disruptions. Defence Procurement Watch: India’s Defence Secretary said a BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam is already signed (not yet publicly announced) while talks with Indonesia are in the final stages, as values remain undisclosed. Shipping & Offshore Services: Inchcape Shipping Services opened a new Brunei office to support offshore, oil and gas tanker, navy-related activities, and integrated logistics, including ship-to-ship agency work and partnerships for storage, transport, fabrication, and repairs. Tourism Connectivity: Sarawak Tourism Board and Royal Brunei Airlines signed an MoU to boost Sarawak’s international tourism access, positioning the state as the “Gateway to Borneo.” Brunei Business & Skills: AITi’s Brunei TechXplore digital apprenticeship programme wrapped up, highlighting hands-on ICT experience for employability and global exposure, while Brunei’s April CPI rose 0.1% year-on-year, driven mainly by higher food prices.
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