AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBrunei Energy Tech: SLB has won a contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum to restore production from shut-in wells across multiple offshore fields, covering subsurface evaluation, well selection, engineering, offshore execution, plus monitoring and marine logistics—an integrated approach aimed at boosting recovery from mature assets. Climate & Construction Innovation: Neocrete (New Zealand) raised US$3.5m to scale its concrete decarbonisation additives, with Temasek Trust’s C3H among investors; the firm points to commercial deployment in Brunei, including Muara Port redevelopment, where additives cut carbon and cost. South China Sea Tech & Security: China has completed the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef, building a man-made island with facilities analysts say could support military operations; separate reporting also describes China exploring drone-based autonomous maritime defence networks. Regional Tech Policy: A report warns Southeast Asia’s digital economy is growing fast but becoming fragmented by differing regulations, data rules and infrastructure—making cross-border scaling harder for businesses. Local STEM & Food Systems: Brunei’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Department held an open day showcasing services and “innovative technologies” from 20 Bruneian vendors to strengthen the agri-food value chain. Startups & Impact: ThinkX Global launched a Ventures with Impact Living Lab in Singapore to help purpose-driven ventures validate solutions and move toward commercially sustainable models.
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