AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: Russia’s Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin will attend the Russia-ASEAN anniversary summit in Kazan on June 17–18, with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah among leaders expected to attend. South China Sea Tensions: Germany’s president warned Europe is worried about a possible major flare-up in the disputed South China Sea, citing risks to freedom of navigation and comparing concerns to the Strait of Hormuz. Brunei in the Spotlight (Arts): China’s hit Teochew-dialect film “Dear You” is set for release in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei on June 18, after major box office success. ASEAN Trade Policy: Over 80 civil society groups urge ASEAN and Australia/New Zealand to review and remove Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) rules from the updated AANZFTA. Sports & Community: Sabah’s Samoc Masters Open Athletics drew 768 athletes, while Brunei-linked regional sports coverage also highlights athletes and events across the wider Borneo area. Energy & Finance Watch: AMRO expects the Iran crisis’s fiscal impact to show up more clearly in ASEAN+3 Q2 data, with higher energy and subsidy costs as key risks.
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