Cabinet reshuffle and succession signals: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major cabinet reshuffle, the first since 2022, creating new ministerial portfolios and appointing two younger sons as ministers—Prince Abdul Malik as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister—while the Sultan keeps key roles including prime minister, defence and finance. Digital push: The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications convened a national dialogue to turn the Digital Brunei 2030 plan into measurable actions, shifting focus from direction-setting to citizen-centric digital outcomes. Consumer and trade plans: Brunei will hold CFTE33, its 33rd Consumer Fair & Trade Expo, from June 24–28 at the International Convention Centre, with business matchmaking and major regional pavilions. Ocean Week Brunei 2026: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 was launched as a month-long programme under the “Ocean of Opportunities” theme, aiming to grow blue economy initiatives and marine conservation partnerships. Transport and connectivity: Brunei also saw a Digital Brunei 2030 push alongside reports of shared-network telco competition and RBA workforce training updates, including a new cabin crew intake.