AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBrunei Inflation Watch: Brunei’s CPI edged up 0.1% in April 2026 year-on-year, mainly from higher food prices (Food index +0.8%), while non-food slipped 0.1%; on a month-to-month basis, CPI rose 0.5% from March, driven by non-food (+0.7%). Fertiliser Supply Jitters: Australia secured an extra 80,250 tonnes of urea as Iran–US peace talks stay fragile, with more shipments lined up to protect farm inputs. Regional Business Push: Singapore-based Rectitude Holdings says it’s ramping up supply chain and fleet capacity as construction demand rises. Hajj 2026 Cost Concerns: Hajj 2026 is expected to be among the most expensive on record, with registered pilgrims and war-related pressures raising costs. Innovation Spotlight (Brunei): BumiTrust won top honours at DST’s Innovation Awards for an AI soil-monitoring and produce-safety solution.
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