AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBrunei Tourism Push: Brunei is targeting about 1 million tourist arrivals and B$630 million in tourism revenue for Visit Brunei Year 2027, with 400,000 arrivals already logged in the first half of 2026 and a shift toward higher-value stays and spending. Workforce & Skills: Brunei’s education ministry says automation and AI are reshaping jobs, so it’s updating higher education and TVET with new technology-focused modules, more project-based learning, and stronger data-driven graduate outcomes. Maritime Inclusion: Brunei Darussalam Maritime Week 2026 spotlighted women in the sector, arguing that headcounts alone don’t measure progress and calling for deeper inclusion in maritime roles. Regional Business Links: Hong Kong opened new Economic and Trade Offices in Kuala Lumpur (and expanded its ASEAN footprint), underlining growing HK–Malaysia trade ties that also cover Brunei. Finance Deal with Brunei Footprint: Allianz Global Investors is buying UOB Asset Management for about US$433m, with UOBAM’s regional coverage including Brunei and a long-term distribution partnership. Energy & Infrastructure: Petronas Carigali and MISC advanced key subcontracts for the Kelidang deepwater gas project offshore Brunei, while Brunei’s wider Vision 2035 agenda continues to lean on energy planning and private-sector growth.
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