AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Trade: India and Brunei agreed to pursue more trade, including Indian agricultural and animal exports, with pharmaceuticals, healthcare and energy also flagged for cooperation. Their next Joint Trade Committee meeting will be held in Brunei. Downstream Energy: Hengyi Industries has selected Honeywell technologies for Phase II of its Pulau Muara Besar expansion, which aims to lift crude-processing capacity to about 20 million tonnes a year and grow higher-value petrochemical output. Halal Trade: Singapore and Brunei will recognise each other’s halal certificates, easing certification and supporting cross-border sales. Supply Resilience: The two countries’ pact covers food, crude oil, fuel and medical supplies, with practical implementation key to keeping goods moving during disruptions. Connectivity: A proposed Trans-Borneo Railway could link Brunei with Sarawak’s population centres, industrial areas and ports, but funding and implementation arrangements remain under review. Operating Risks: Indonesian fires are sending unhealthy haze across Brunei and neighbouring countries, raising health concerns and prompting calls for stronger regional action.
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