AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina-Brunei Momentum: Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah is in China (May 11–15) for high-level talks with Vice President Han Zheng, aiming to align development plans and boost flagship cooperation under the Belt and Road—while Brunei’s Muara Port ramps up a new direct container route to China’s Beibu Gulf via Qinzhou, feeding southwest China with Brunei seafood and produce. APAC Banking Snapshot: Asia-Pacific banks highlight resilience—digital upgrades, AI adoption, and steadier lending—while Japan’s megabanks benefit from higher rates. Investor Trust Push (SG): Singapore’s ISCA launches a taskforce to strengthen financial reporting and investor confidence. ASEAN Under Pressure: At the 48th ASEAN summit in Cebu, leaders put energy security and disaster resilience front and centre, agreeing on maritime cooperation and pushing faster ratification of petroleum security and operationalisation of the ASEAN Power Grid as Middle East-driven fuel shocks ripple through the region. Brunei Energy/Industry: VidDaCom moves to become the first local owner-operator of a liquid mud plant to support BSP drilling expansion.
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