AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEconomic Diversification: Brunei’s non-oil and gas sector grew from 46% of GDP in 2015 to 55% in 2025, while non-oil and gas exports rose from 7% to 60%, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Abdul Manaf Haji Metussin said. He credited downstream petroleum and chemicals, but said building a resilient, diversified economy remains central to Vision 2035. Regional Ties: Brunei and Singapore signed a pact to strengthen essential-goods supply chains, and marked 50 years of defence ties with a joint military parade. Brunei and Thailand also discussed food-trade resilience and cooperation in Islamic finance. Diplomacy: Brunei’s newly appointed non-resident ambassador to Nepal met Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal to discuss closer bilateral cooperation. Haze: Smoke from Indonesian fires has spread to Brunei and other neighbours, adding urgency to regional efforts to address recurring cross-border pollution.
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