Cabinet Reshuffle & Succession Planning: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced Brunei’s first major Cabinet overhaul since 2022, keeping key roles for himself while appointing younger sons—Prince Abdul Malik as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister—along with new coordinating portfolios aimed at strengthening policy delivery. Digital Brunei 2030: The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications convened a national dialogue to turn the Digital Brunei 2030 roadmap into measurable, citizen-focused actions, building on connectivity, digital payments and national digital identity. Trade & Consumer Push: Brunei’s 33rd Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE33) is set for June 24–28 at the International Convention Centre, featuring local MSMEs and business matchmaking for partnerships. Blue Economy Spotlight: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 officially kicked off with a month-long programme on marine conservation, sustainable ocean livelihoods and blue economy opportunities. Regional Economic Outlook: AMRO revised growth forecasts, with Brunei’s outlook upgraded for 2026, while noting broader regional risks from the Middle East crisis. Undersea Security: Brunei is among 17 nations launching GUIDE, a voluntary framework to share best practices and improve early warning for attacks on critical underwater cables.