AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Push: Brunei targets about 1 million tourists and B$630 million in tourism revenue for Visit Brunei Year 2027, with ~400,000 arrivals in the first half of 2026 and a 7.8% year-on-year rise, as the government doubles down on high-value, longer-stay visitors. Education for Jobs: Brunei’s education ministry says it’s reshaping higher education and TVET for an AI- and automation-driven job market, adding new-tech core modules, more project-based learning with industry, and stronger data-based graduate tracking. Maritime Inclusion: Brunei’s Women in Maritime Spotlight panel challenges the industry to look beyond headcounts and push real inclusion, with voices from ports, shipping and maritime stakeholders. Energy & Gas Project: Petronas Carigali and MISC are progressing work on the Kelidang deepwater gas cluster for Brunei, awarding key FPU subcontracts for topsides and hull conversion, with integration planned at MMHE’s yard in Pasir Gudang. Finance Deal (Regional): UOB Asset Management is set to be acquired by Allianz Global Investors in a deal covering UOBAM’s franchise across eight Asian markets including Brunei, with a long-term distribution partnership planned. Aviation Connectivity: Royal Brunei Airlines expands its codeshare with Turkish Airlines, adding a Bandar Seri Begawan–Istanbul route via Kuala Lumpur from 7 August 2026, boosting access to Europe and the Middle East.
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