Property & Housing: Brunei’s Residential Property Price Index rose 13% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to 99.2, with prices also up 6.4% quarter-on-quarter, and most purchases concentrated in Brunei Muara (72 properties). Tourism Digital Push: Brunei launched “Nakhoda,” a digital tourism platform for Visit Brunei Year 2027, letting local operators list bookable experiences and offering an AI trip planner with cashless payments to tackle fragmented online visibility. Oil & Gas Outlook: A new MBS Research note points to stronger Q2 business results for Brunei’s oil and gas sector, with upstream expected to benefit most as Brent averages around $97 per barrel and domestic project rollouts accelerate. Energy Exploration Investment: Norwegian firm TGS secured exclusive rights for a multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore Brunei, aiming to improve resource assessment ahead of future licensing rounds. Trade & Regional Integration: CPTPP ministers advanced expansion work, including preparatory discussions with the UAE, the Philippines and Indonesia, while pushing accession progress for Costa Rica and Uruguay. SME Support: Business Bridge Asia expanded Southeast Asia market entry consulting, adding country-specific guidance and on-the-ground support for SMEs.