AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBrunei Vision 2035 & jobs: A minister told the Legislative Council that Brunei needs resilient growth, stronger private-sector participation (especially MSMEs), and a more enabling environment to create more employment, with inflation control and productivity gains via technology and innovation. Private sector push: Brunei is rolling out three strategies to encourage Bruneians to work in the private sector: prioritising local recruitment through Brunei Job Centre matching, building a workforce aligned to industry needs, and introducing a minimum wage policy for private-sector work. Business momentum: Company registrations jumped 125% in 2025 (354 vs 157 in 2024), with 200 new firms registered in the first half of 2026, as the Economic Development Board supports investment and industrial site planning. PPP for energy, tourism & ports: Brunei highlighted public-private partnership projects including a 30MW AC solar plant near the capital (aiming to start operations by end-2026) and efficiency gains at Muara Port Company to strengthen maritime connectivity. Maritime industry links: During Brunei Darussalam Maritime Week, Anson International and SPHI Marine signed an MoU to explore collaboration in marine support, vessel maintenance and quayside solutions. Digital future: EVYD backed DFCE 2026 discussions on AI governance, while AITI stressed building future-ready digital skills for Wawasan Brunei 2035 and Digital Brunei 2030.
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