AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSubsea Security: Taiwan’s Coast Guard warned a Chinese-flagged 200-ft “research vessel” to change course after it was spotted hovering over the US–Taiwan Pacific Light Cable Network, raising fresh concerns about intelligence gathering or sabotage around critical fiber links. Brunei Energy Tech: Subsea7 won a “sizeable” Brunei Shell Petroleum contract for offshore pipeline replacement, covering engineering, procurement, construction and installation of subsea pipeline and riser systems in waters up to 50m. Smart Mobility in Brunei: UTB’s Centre for Transport Research ran an international sharing session on smart mobility and sustainable cities, focusing on traffic management, transport systems and electric vehicles. EV Launch in Brunei: Maju Motors unveiled the BYD ATTO 2, a compact plug-in hybrid SUV, as Brunei pushes further into New Energy Vehicle adoption. Connectivity for Pilgrims: Tune Talk offers complimentary e-roaming in Saudi Arabia for eligible prepaid plans during Hajj/Umrah, letting users “roam as home” using existing data allocations. 5G Momentum: Ericsson reports global 5G subscriptions topped 3 billion in Q1 2026, with Southeast Asia expected to surge through 2031. ASEAN–Canada Tech Trade Push: ASEAN adopted a 2026–2030 action plan to deepen ASEAN–Canada cooperation, with an ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement still targeted for later this year.
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