Cabinet reshuffle and succession planning: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major Cabinet shake-up, appointing Prince Abdul Malik as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and naming Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister, while creating new coordinating portfolios to strengthen policy delivery as the country pushes ahead with Wawasan 2035. Digital push: The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications convened a Digital Brunei 2030 dialogue to move from planning to measurable outcomes, building on connectivity, digital payments and national digital identity. Ocean economy: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 was launched, positioning the blue economy as a driver for marine conservation, sustainable fisheries and community livelihoods. Business and trade events: Brunei’s 33rd Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE33) is set for June 24–28 at the International Convention Centre, with business matchmaking and MSME, Thailand and India pavilions. Energy research abroad: Sarawak leaders (neighbouring Borneo region) said they will study Eastern Europe’s cross-border development models and explore space-based electricity generation—signals of wider regional momentum that could shape cross-border opportunities for Brunei-linked trade and tourism.