AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRussia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan: Leaders are arriving for the main Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, marking 35 years of ties, with Putin expected to push expanded cooperation on trade, investment, security and humanitarian work, and to hold bilateral meetings including with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Brunei’s role in regional diplomacy: Putin specifically met the Sultan ahead of the summit, framing the Russia-ASEAN strategic partnership as a stabilising factor in the Asia-Pacific. Tourism business push: Travel Meet Asia 2026 in Jakarta (23-24 June) is set to expand exhibition space by 20%, with Brunei named an official partner country. Energy and food security backdrop: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned Europe is worried about South China Sea tensions that could threaten navigation, while regional commentary highlights ASEAN’s need for “collective resilience” amid fuel and food supply pressures. Shell leadership change linked to Brunei Shell Petroleum: Elohor Aiboni, currently on assignment at Brunei Shell Petroleum, is appointed Shell’s Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria effective 1 Aug 2026.
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