AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPandemic Preparedness Funding: The Philippines and the World Bank signed an $18.85m grant to boost defenses against future pandemics, with the project run by the Health and Agriculture departments (and animal health units) until end-March 2028. Tobacco Control Push: Indonesia’s Health Ministry is drafting rules for cigarette and vape plain packaging and stronger health warnings, aiming to reduce appeal to children and teens. Brunei Leadership & Continuity: Brunei’s Sultan announced a major cabinet reshuffle, naming Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister and Prince Abdul Malik to the Cabinet, as the country prepares for next-generation leadership. Ocean & Public Health Link: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 launched with a blue-economy theme, spotlighting marine conservation, food security, livelihoods and climate resilience. Regional Medical Tourism: Gleneagles Jerudong Park Medical Centre expanded medical tourism outreach into East Kalimantan, holding heart-health and cardiac case sessions with local partners. Food Safety Cooperation: APFRAS re-elected South Korea as chair and focused on improving food safety regulations and moving toward broader regulatory harmonisation across the region. Sleep & Wellness Marketing: Simmons’ Beautyrest campaign reframes sleep as the start of daytime life, rolling out across Brunei and other Southeast Asian markets.
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