AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoASEAN Defence & Trade Corridors: ASEAN defence ministers meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue reaffirmed the need to keep trade and supplies moving freely through international routes like the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, stressing UNCLOS transit passage and pushing back on any unilateral access moves. Regional Security Tech & Procurement: India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said Vietnam has already signed for the BrahMos missile system (not yet publicly announced), while Indonesia’s deal is in the final stages—highlighting how defence technology sharing is tied to “trusted partners.” Brunei Digital Talent: Brunei’s AITI wrapped up its TechXplore Digital Apprenticeship Program, aimed at boosting ICT employability and global exposure aligned with Brunei Vision 2035. Local Innovation Awards: DST’s Catalyst Programme Cycle 4 named Team BumiTrust the top performer for an AI-powered soil monitoring and produce safety solution. Brunei in Regional Tourism: Travel Meet Asia 2026 in Jakarta (23–24 June) will spotlight Brunei as Official Partner Country alongside the launch of Visit Brunei 2027. AI Anti-Scam Collaboration: ScamReady ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur featured the Global Signal Exchange (GSE), where tech and finance players share scam signals in real time to disrupt fraud faster.
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