Cabinet Reshuffle & Succession Planning: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major Cabinet reshuffle on June 4, appointing Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister and Prince Abdul Malik as minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, while creating new coordinating minister roles and reorganising the Primary Resources and Tourism portfolio into a new economy-focused structure. Digital Brunei 2030: The government convened a national dialogue session to turn the Digital Brunei 2030 plan into measurable, citizen-centric actions, building on connectivity, digital payments and national digital identity. Consumer & Trade Push: Brunei’s 33rd Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE33) will run June 24–28 at the International Convention Centre, with business matchmaking and major local and international pavilions. Blue Economy Spotlight: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 officially kicked off, aiming to boost marine conservation, sustainable fisheries and other blue economy opportunities through a month-long programme. Regional Economy Watch: AMRO raised growth forecasts for Brunei and parts of the region, while flagging risks from the Middle East crisis. Sports Tourism: Labuan will host its first-ever international 42km full marathon this weekend, drawing thousands of runners from 16 countries. Culture & Media: Chinese Teochew drama “Dear You” begins an international theatrical rollout on June 18, with Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei among the first territories.