AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSouth China Sea Flashpoints: China and the Philippines traded fresh accusations after Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons near Scarborough Shoal for a second straight day, with Manila calling the actions “dangerous and unprofessional” and warning of collision risks. ASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: As ASEAN foreign ministers wrapped up meetings, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is ready to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but stressed there’s no quick deal, while also reassuring Asian allies that closer U.S.-China ties won’t mean abandonment. Brunei-China Naval Links: A Chinese PLA Navy fleet arrived at Muara for a four-day friendly visit, with joint activities planned with the Royal Brunei Navy. Aviation Skills for Brunei: Royal Brunei Airlines and Aviation Australia signed an MoU to train future aircraft maintenance engineers under EASA Part 147. Local Business & Mobility: Maju Motors ran a BYD/Denza lucky draw rewarding two Brunei customers with BND2,000, as part of an 80th-birthday campaign. Regional Watch: Türkiye was admitted as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, and passport rankings put Brunei among the top Asean travel access tiers.
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