AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Manila for Asean foreign ministers’ meetings and talks with Indo-Pacific officials, as Washington pushes a “free and open Indo-Pacific” agenda. Brunei Learning & Community: Brunei students explored a human-centered approach to economics, while a drone show in Belait launched the Imagine Drone Show Tour with Chinese Embassy and Hengyi Industries support. Defence & Training: India’s Rafale jets have arrived in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a major air combat drill running July 20–Aug 7 with 20 nations and up to 100 aircraft; Brunei is listed among participating observers. Tourism & Travel Policy: Taiwan extended visa-free entry for Bruneian citizens (and Filipinos, Thais) until July 31, 2027, while removing Cambodia from visa facilitation programmes from Aug 1. Local Lifestyle & Business: Toyota Beribi’s weekend showcase offers test drives, family activities and rewards up to BND6,000; Brunei’s growing café scene also gets a boost with new homegrown concepts.
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