Digital Economy & Tourism: Brunei launched “Nakhoda,” a digital tourism platform to help travellers plan and book experiences for Visit Brunei Year 2027, featuring an AI trip planner and a marketplace for local operators to sell cashless packages online. Digital Transformation: Brunei’s Digital Brunei 2030 was highlighted as the next phase of the national digital push, aligning government, society, business, data and AI under Brunei Vision 2035. Education & Skills: ACER and Brunei rolled out the Brunei Darussalam Digital Literacy Standards (BDDLS) for Years 1–11, embedding AI literacy with an emphasis on ethical and responsible use. Regional Security: Sarawak and the Royal Brunei Police Force strengthened cross-border crime cooperation, focusing on intelligence sharing, coordinated land and maritime operations, and smoother detainee transfer procedures. Property Market: Brunei’s Residential Property Price Index rose 13.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with most purchases recorded in Brunei-Muara. Business & Finance: BlueFive Capital completed its stake acquisition in Sidra Capital, rebranding it as BlueFiveSidra and aiming to expand Shariah-compliant investment products across GCC and Southeast Asia. Sports/Travel (Regional): Miri is set to boost educational tourism through a collaboration with Malaysia’s MITA, exploring joint packages that also include Brunei.