Digital Brunei 2030: Brunei convened a national dialogue session to turn its Digital Brunei 2030 roadmap into practical, measurable outcomes, building on the Digital Economy Masterplan 2025 and focusing on citizen-centric digital services. Consumer & Trade: Brunei’s 33rd Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE33) is set for June 24–28 at the International Convention Centre, with local MSMEs and international pavilions plus business matchmaking. Ocean Economy: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 kicked off with a month-long programme on blue economy opportunities, marine conservation, and community livelihoods. Governance & Succession: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a cabinet reshuffle, creating new portfolios and appointing two younger sons as ministers, widely seen as succession planning. Regional Business & Finance: Brunei’s role in regional investment and digital ecosystem partnerships was highlighted at ATxEnterprise 2026, including how shared telco infrastructure is pushing competition toward customer experience and digital services. Energy Outlook: Asean+3 growth remains steady, with Brunei’s forecast revised upward in a report from AMRO, even as policymakers watch risks from the Middle East crisis.