AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoIndo-Pacific Diplomacy: Xi Jinping’s Washington visit extended a trade truce and kept talks focused on rare earths, AI, Taiwan and Iran, but left major disputes unresolved, while maritime security stayed largely off the agenda. ASEAN Digital Trade: ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is nearing signature, aiming to boost cross-border digital trade and payments, yet trust and digital rights concerns are rising as civil society questions what it means for everyday users. Brunei-Singapore Links: Brunei Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah met PM Lawrence Wong in Singapore for the 12th Young Leaders’ Programme, with discussions including digital and green economies. Maritime Security in Brunei: ReCAAP ISC and Brunei’s police and maritime stakeholders wrapped a four-day cluster meeting on port security, early threat response, and using AI for counter-piracy. Cybersecurity: Reports say Chinese hacking groups reused the same advanced tool across campaigns targeting U.S. aerospace, NGOs and energy-related firms. Transboundary Haze Policy: Malaysia is drafting a specific haze law modelled on Singapore’s approach, while regional haze continues to disrupt health and daily life. High Seas Protection: Six more countries ratified the High Seas Treaty, bringing the total to 100 parties and setting up the next steps for marine protection beyond national waters.
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