AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Security Watch: Yemen’s Houthis have seized Mocha and are pushing toward Bab Al-Mandeb, a move that could tighten pressure around one of the world’s key shipping chokepoints and ripple into energy and prices across Asia and Asean. Travel Rules: Thailand will cut border visa-free stays for 60 nationalities from 60 days to 30 starting Sept 15, but travellers can still apply for a one-time extension at Thai immigration. Football (ASEAN): FIFA’s inaugural ASEAN Cup 2026 kicks off Sept 24 to Oct 5 across Indonesia and Hong Kong, with 14 teams split into two divisions; Brunei is in Division 2 alongside Hong Kong, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Timor-Leste. Brunei Interest: Brunei’s Dhayaa Farina won B$8,000 in NBT Toyota Brunei’s “Fuel Your Vacation Rewards” draw, choosing a Fortuner for family plans. Sports Calendar: The Asian Games 2026 begin Sept 19 in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya region and run to Oct 4. Wildlife & Repatriation: Indonesia is seeking the return of five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India after they were found motherless in Odisha.
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