AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Brunei 2030: Brunei’s Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications convened a national dialogue to turn the Digital Brunei 2030 plan into measurable, citizen-centric outcomes, building on connectivity, digital payments and national digital identity. Consumer & Trade Push: Brunei’s 33rd Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE33) runs June 24–28 at the ICC, with a business matchmaking programme and MSME, Thailand and India pavilions. Competition Watch: The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam warned market and festival organisers against price-setting rules or minimum selling prices that could breach the Competition Act. Cabinet & Succession Signals: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a cabinet reshuffle, creating new portfolios and appointing two younger sons as ministers, amid ongoing energy pressure. Ocean Economy: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 kicked off with a blue-economy theme, aiming to link marine conservation with jobs, food security and future industries. Regional Economy: AMRO raised growth forecasts for Brunei and some peers, while flagging risks from the Middle East crisis. Agri-Financing (Regional): Pakistan launched a PKR 7.1bn agri-storage financing facility backed by InfraZamin and partners including PBICL, targeting post-harvest loss reduction.
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