AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoBrunei Vision 2035 & jobs: A minister told the Legislative Council that Brunei needs resilient, people-centred growth, with higher productivity driven by technology and innovation, plus a stronger private sector and more employment. Private sector momentum: Brunei saw a 125% jump in new company registrations in 2025 (354 vs 157 in 2024), with 200 registrations already recorded in the first half of 2026. Tourism push for Visit Brunei Year 2027: Brunei is targeting high-value visitors with longer stays and higher spending, using stronger promotion, digital marketing, and new product lines like adventure, nature, arts and culinary tourism. Investment-ready land & ports: The Ministry of Development identified 17,526 hectares for future development, including 3,324 hectares for transport to boost logistics and support Muara Port expansion and freight road networks. Maritime strategy: Brunei’s Maritime Week 2026 opened with a focus on “safe seas” and building trust in governance, safety standards and reliable maritime services. Energy planning: Brunei is drafting integrated, outcome-driven energy strategies aligned with Vision 2035, balancing oil-and-gas competitiveness with higher-value downstream growth. PPP delivery: Brunei is advancing public-private partnership projects, including a 30MW AC solar plant near the capital expected to start operations by end-2026, and upgrades to Muara Port operations via a PPP.
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