AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina Diplomacy Boost: Xi Jinping met Brunei’s Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah in Beijing, urging stronger strategic communication and deeper practical cooperation as both sides mark 35 years of ties. ASEAN Energy Pressure: With the Middle East crisis still reshaping fuel flows, ASEAN leaders pushed for faster ratification of a regional fuel-sharing framework, while talks also keep circling around energy resilience and disaster readiness. Brunei-China Tech & People Links: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng also pledged to lift the China-Brunei “shared future” partnership, spotlighting cooperation in AI, the digital economy, green growth, energy and agriculture. Regional Industry Push: Sarawak moved ahead with a Free Zone approval for Samalaju Port, while Brunei-linked offshore logistics continues to expand, including a new fast crew vessel fleet design for Brunei Shell operations. Transport Relief: Airfares in the Philippines are set to ease as fuel surcharges drop to Level 15 for mid-May travel. Energy Storage Idea: Indonesia floated an ASEAN oil storage hub and a separate Sumatra facility to strengthen reserves.
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