Digital Transformation: Brunei’s Digital Brunei 2030 is set to steer the next phase of the country’s digital push, aligning government, society, business, data and AI under Brunei Vision 2035, with the minister stressing close government–private sector collaboration at the Digital Brunei Economy Forum 2026. Tourism Tech: Brunei has launched “Nakhoda,” a digital tourism platform to help travellers plan and book experiences ahead of Visit Brunei Year 2027, featuring an AI trip planner and a marketplace for local operators with cashless payments. Education & Skills: ACER and Brunei introduced the Brunei Darussalam Digital Literacy Standards (BDDLS) for Years 1–11, weaving AI literacy in from early years with updated ICT and related curriculum support for teachers. Regional Security: The U.S. and Royal Brunei Armed Forces held the CARAT Brunei 2026 final planning conference, underscoring growing maritime cooperation and a planned upgrade to a strategic partnership. Property Market: Brunei’s residential property prices rose 13.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with Brunei Muara remaining the main area for purchases. Oil & Gas: TGS won exclusive rights for a new multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore Brunei, aiming to improve resource assessment ahead of future licensing rounds. Cross-Border Crime: Sarawak and Brunei police strengthened cooperation on intelligence sharing and coordinated operations along the Malaysia–Brunei border.