AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism Push: Brunei is stepping up efforts to attract high-value visitors ahead of Visit Brunei Year 2027, with a focus on longer stays, higher spending and more adventure, nature, arts, culture, sports and culinary experiences. AI in Schools: Brunei continues empowering teachers through AI training, with 4,892 teachers taking AI courses in 2025, 4,281 earning an AI In-depth Literacy Certification, and six becoming Certified Master Trainers. Climate Data Focus: Brunei highlighted the need for reliable greenhouse gas inventory data at a regional workshop, stressing transparency and accuracy to support climate policy and emissions tracking. Regional Education Links: Brunei-linked international education activity also featured at the Sultan Qaboos Institute’s Arabic course wrap-up in Manah, where a Brunei student presented on AI in learning. Energy & Industry: Offshore work continues for Brunei Shell Petroleum, with Subsea7 winning a pipeline replacement EPCI contract, while INPEX awarded Worley engineering services in Australia. Finance & Investment: Allianz Global Investors agreed to buy UOB Asset Management in a deal covering UOBAM operations including Brunei, alongside a distribution partnership.
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