AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPower Shift in Asia: Carbon Brief reports solar has overtaken gas in Asia, becoming the continent’s third-largest electricity source, with output nearly fourfold since 2020 and now edging gas (1,727TWh vs 1,711TWh). Regional Diplomacy: APEC’s China Studies Scholars Forum opened in Guangzhou, with Brunei among 16 APEC economies discussing shared development and the “shared future” theme ahead of November’s APEC meetings. Brunei Ties Abroad: India and Brunei discussed deepening bilateral relations and parliamentary engagement, including a recent book exchange initiative at UNISSA. ASEAN Investment Link: ASEAN diplomats visited Bangladesh’s BSEZ, signalling interest in expanding regional investment and industrial cooperation. Sports & Community: Labuan’s Super Novice 4X4 Challenge kicks off with 40 competitors, including drivers from Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak. Public Safety Watch: A visit to Sindumin/Merapok highlighted deteriorated roads and obscured signboards at an immigration post, with calls to reactivate full operations to ease congestion for visitors from Brunei and Sarawak.
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