AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBrunei-Linked Travel Policy: Taiwan will extend visa-free entry for Brunei passport holders (and Thailand, Philippines) for another year, allowing up to 14 days without a visa from Aug 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, while Cambodia is removed from its visa facilitation programmes. Regional Security & Defence: Exercise Pitch Black 2026 ramps up in Australia, with up to 100 jets and 2,500 personnel from 20 nations flying from July 20 to Aug 7; Brunei is listed among participating forces. Local Business & Community: Toyota Beribi hosts a weekend showcase in Brunei (July 18–19) with test drives, family activities, and rewards up to BND6,000 on selected models. ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings open in Manila, with regional security and energy issues on the agenda. Health & Environment: Singapore warns haze could return as a severe transboundary event, with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore at risk. Brunei in the Spotlight: Former PM Lee Hsien Loong praises Brunei’s 80th birthday banquet and highlights the rejuvenated Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas Eco-Corridor during his visit.
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