AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBrunei & ASEAN Business: Brunei is among the countries listed for New Zealand’s visa-waiver via NZeTA, while Australia’s ETA scheme also includes Brunei—signals of easier regional travel that can support cross-border trade and tourism. ASEAN Policy & Trade: Malaysia has been proposed as the coordinating entry point for ASEAN’s “single submission model” for pre-market approval of medical devices, aiming to cut duplication while keeping national registration authority. Regional Economy & Markets: Türkiye’s Asia-Pacific exports rose 18.6% to $5.7B in eight months, with Brunei among the fastest-growing destinations (+147.6% to nearly $3.1M), led by mining products. Regional Risk & Environment: ASEAN haze returns as Indonesia’s fires push smoke across borders, with Malaysia and Brunei moving the issue to ASEAN level. People & Skills: PISA 2025 shows a global slide in reading and maths; the Philippines improved but still ranks near the bottom in core subjects. Sports & Business Calendar: Pakistan has been drawn into Group B for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, facing Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam in Indonesia.
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