AGP Executive Report

Regional Haze: Smoke from Indonesian fires has spread to Brunei and other neighbours, with respiratory illness rising across the region. Health Product Enforcement: Brunei issued 29 fines totalling BND18,000 for health-product offences from January to September, including unlicensed sales and products containing undeclared or prohibited ingredients. Healthcare Cooperation: Brunei and India identified pharmaceuticals and healthcare services as areas for closer cooperation, including regulatory collaboration and procurement. Research and Supply Resilience: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and local pharmaceutical manufacturer Simpor Pharma’s joint venture AmiproSimpor will explore research, training and innovation projects; meanwhile, Brunei and Singapore’s supply-chain pact covers medical supplies alongside food and fuel.

Health Cooperation: Brunei and India identified pharmaceuticals and healthcare services as priorities at their latest trade meeting, discussing regulatory collaboration, procurement and ways to expand cooperation. Haze Health Risks: Smoke from Indonesia’s wildfires has spread to Brunei and other neighbours, with respiratory illness rising across the region; the fires have also killed four people fighting flames in East Java. Product Safety: Brunei’s Health Ministry issued 29 fines totalling BND18,000 for health-product offences from January to September, including unregistered medicines and products containing undeclared or prohibited ingredients. Research and Resilience: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and local pharmaceutical venture AmiproSimpor signed a research and training partnership, while a Singapore–Brunei supply-chain pact includes medical supplies among essential goods.

Regional Haze: Indonesian wildfires are sending acrid smoke across the region, including Brunei, with respiratory illness rising and schools closing in affected areas. Four people died fighting fires in a national park, while Singapore has stepped up indoor protections and is considering action against companies linked to the blazes. Product Safety: Brunei’s Health Ministry issued 29 fines totalling BND18,000 from January to September for health-product offences, including unlicensed sales, unregistered medicines and products containing undeclared or prohibited substances. Health Cooperation: India and Brunei identified pharmaceuticals and healthcare as areas for deeper collaboration, including regulatory work, procurement and healthcare services. Medical Supplies: A Singapore–Brunei agreement aims to keep essential goods, including medical supplies, flowing during disruptions. Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and AmiproSimpor will explore joint pharmaceutical research, innovation and training.

Regional Haze: Indonesian wildfires are sending acrid smoke across the region, including Brunei, as respiratory illness rises and air quality reaches unhealthy levels in neighbouring countries. Four people have died fighting fires in East Java, while satellite-detected hotspots across Indonesia more than doubled in a day. Product Safety: Brunei’s Health Ministry issued 29 fines totalling B$18,000 for health-product offences from January to September, including unlicensed sales and products containing undeclared or prohibited substances. Healthcare Cooperation: Brunei and India identified pharmaceuticals and healthcare as areas for closer cooperation, including regulatory links, procurement and health services. Medical Supplies: Brunei and Singapore’s supply-chain pact covers medical supplies alongside food, crude oil and fuel, aiming to keep essential goods flowing during disruptions. Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and local pharmaceutical venture AmiproSimpor will explore joint research, training and innovation.

Regional Haze: Indonesian wildfires are sending acrid smoke across Brunei and neighbouring countries, with respiratory illness rising across the region. Singapore is distributing masks to vulnerable residents as air quality stays unhealthy. Health Product Enforcement: Brunei’s Health Ministry issued 29 fines totalling BND18,000 from January to September for offences including unlicensed sales and products containing undeclared or prohibited ingredients. Healthcare Cooperation: India and Brunei agreed to explore pharmaceutical and healthcare collaboration, including regulatory ties, procurement and services. Medical Supply Resilience: Brunei and Singapore’s new pact covers medical supplies alongside food, fuel and other essential goods during disruptions. Research Partnerships: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and local pharmaceutical firm AmiproSimpor will explore joint research, training and innovation.

Health Product Enforcement: Brunei issued 29 fines totalling BND18,000 from January to September for health-product offences, including unlicensed sales, unregistered medicines and products containing undeclared or prohibited substances. India–Brunei Health Links: At their latest trade committee meeting, the two countries identified pharmaceuticals and healthcare services as areas for closer cooperation, including regulatory collaboration and procurement. Research and Skills: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and local pharmaceutical venture AmiproSimpor signed an MoU to explore joint research, innovation, training and industry placements. Medical Supply Security: Brunei and Singapore’s new resilience pact covers medical supplies alongside food, crude oil and fuel products, aiming to maintain essential-goods flows during crises. Regional Haze: Fires in Indonesia have spread smog across Southeast Asia, including Brunei, with reports of respiratory problems and school closures in neighbouring Malaysia. Children and people with asthma are particularly vulnerable to polluted air.

Health Product Safety: Brunei’s Health Ministry issued 29 fines totalling BND18,000 from January to September for offences including unlicensed sales, unregistered medicines and cosmetics with prohibited ingredients or inadequate labels. Pharmaceutical Cooperation: Brunei and India agreed to explore regulatory collaboration, procurement and healthcare services, alongside expanded pharmaceutical trade. Local Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and AmiproSimpor signed an agreement to pursue joint research, innovation and industry placements, including in pharmaceutical development. Essential Supplies: A new Singapore–Brunei pact covers medical supplies, food and fuel, aiming to maintain flows during crises. Haze Health Risks: Regional wildfires have spread smoke to Brunei and neighbouring countries; hospitals in Kuala Lumpur reported more patients with respiratory problems and aggravated asthma.

India–Brunei Health Links: The two countries agreed to expand cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, including regulatory collaboration, procurement and healthcare services. Talks also covered Indian agricultural and animal-product exports to Brunei. Medical Supply Resilience: Brunei and Singapore signed a pact covering essential goods, including medical supplies, food and fuel, to help maintain flows during disruptions. Research and Training: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and local pharmaceutical developer AmiproSimpor will explore joint research, innovation, internships and staff exchanges. Haze Health Risks: Regional wildfire smoke has driven respiratory problems and asthma flare-ups, with haze also reaching Brunei; the crisis underscores the health costs of recurring fires.

Nutrition Partnership: IM8 has become the NBA’s official nutrition partner in Brunei and seven other Southeast Asian markets, with regional campaigns planned and a fan event due in 2027. Medical Supplies: Brunei and Singapore signed a pact covering medical supplies, food, fuel and other essential goods, aiming to keep trade flowing during disruptions. Brunei Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and pharmaceutical developer AmiproSimpor will explore joint research, training and innovation, including work to bring research outcomes to market. Haze Health Risks: Wildfires in Indonesia are sending smoke across the region, including to Brunei; reports from Malaysia describe a rise in respiratory problems and asthma flare-ups as haze worsens.

Essential Medicines: Brunei and Singapore signed a pact covering medical supplies, food, fuel and other essential goods, aiming to keep supplies moving during disruptions. Local Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and AmiproSimpor will explore pharmaceutical research, innovation and training, with a focus on turning research into practical products. Haze Health Risks: Regional wildfires sent smoke to Brunei and neighbouring countries; Malaysia reported respiratory problems and school closures as air quality worsened.

Medical Supply Security: Brunei and Singapore signed a pact to keep essential goods flowing during crises, including food, fuel and medical supplies. Regional Nutrition: The NBA named health and longevity brand IM8 its official nutrition partner in Brunei and seven other Southeast Asian markets, alongside Australia. Brunei Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and pharmaceutical developer AmiproSimpor will explore joint research, innovation and training, with a focus on turning research into practical applications. Haze Health Risks: Indonesian wildfires have sent smog across Southeast Asia, with hospitals in Malaysia reporting more respiratory problems and asthma flare-ups; the smoke has also reached Brunei.

Medical Supplies: Brunei and Singapore signed a pact to strengthen the flow of essential goods during crises, including medical supplies, food and fuel. Nutrition: Brunei is among nine markets covered by a new multiyear NBA partnership naming IM8 its official nutrition partner; regional campaigns and fan activities are planned. Research and Training: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and pharmaceutical developer AmiproSimpor will explore joint research, innovation and internships to build local industry skills. Haze and Respiratory Health: Indonesian fires have sent smoke across Southeast Asia, with Brunei among the affected neighbours. The haze has worsened breathing problems and asthma elsewhere in the region, prompting health concerns as fires continue.

Brunei Health Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and pharmaceutical developer AmiproSimpor have signed an MoU to pursue joint research, innovation and industry placements, aiming to build local expertise and develop technologies for real-world needs. Haze and Respiratory Health: Wildfires in Indonesia are sending thick smoke across the region, including Brunei, while hospitals in Malaysia report more patients with breathing problems and worsened asthma. Malaysia’s safety department has urged employers to assess haze exposure, maintain ventilation and use suitable air filters. Regional Health Studies: New research examines the burden of osteoarthritis linked to high body mass in Western Pacific countries, and rheumatic heart disease across China and ASEAN—conditions with relevance to Brunei’s wider health planning.

Brunei Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and pharmaceutical developer AmiproSimpor have signed an MoU to pursue joint research, innovation and training, with a focus on turning research into industry-ready solutions. Haze Health Risks: Wildfires in Indonesia are sending thick smog across Southeast Asia, with hospitals in Malaysia reporting more respiratory problems and asthma flare-ups. Malaysia’s safety department is urging employers to manage indoor and outdoor exposure, maintain ventilation and use suitable air filters.

Health Research: Universiti Brunei Darussalam and pharmaceutical developer AmiproSimpor have signed an MoU to collaborate on research, innovation and commercialising research, with internships and industry placements also planned. Haze and Respiratory Health: Indonesian wildfires are spreading thick smog across South-East Asia, with smoke reaching Brunei. Malaysia has closed schools in affected areas, while hospitals report more patients with breathing problems and aggravated asthma.

Regional Haze: Indonesian wildfires are sending thick smoke across South-east Asia, including Brunei. Hospitals in Malaysia report more patients with breathing problems, severe coughs and aggravated asthma, while dangerous pollution has forced school closures there. A lawsuit in Indonesia seeks recovery measures, including healthcare costs for residents affected by the fires. Regional Health Research: New studies examine the burden of osteoarthritis linked to high body mass index across Western Pacific countries and territories, and rheumatic heart disease across China and ASEAN. Brunei Medical Training: Royal Brunei Land Forces personnel joined U.S. troops for Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 26, with exchanges that included medical operations.