What are the latest news in Brunei?
- Innovation & Digital Economy: At the Brunei ICT Awards (BICTA) ceremony, Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah urged the nation to accelerate local technological innovation, emphasizing research and development in artificial intelligence, robotics, and the National Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Strategy Framework. The Star———
- Economic Indicators: The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose marginally by 0.02% year-on-year, driven mainly by food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, while non-food expenditures saw slight decreases. -The Star——–
- Food Security Initiatives: The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism highlighted new initiatives integrating technology and modern agricultural practices to strengthen domestic food resilience and reduce import dependency.
- Government Restructuring: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah executed key government leadership adjustments, creating coordinating minister portfolios to improve administrative efficiency, economic diversification, and state governance.
- Regional & Bilateral Relations: Brunei continues active diplomacy within ASEAN, focusing on regional supply chain resilience, clean energy transitions, and bilateral cooperation with neighboring partners.