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Brunei Darussalam Deploys AI in Plan to Become Digital-First Nation

September 22, 2026

The country's digital masterplan aims is to build a comprehensive national strategy to safeguard data, empower its people, and strengthen the digital economy.
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BIMP-EAGA Leaders posing at the 14th Summit held virtually

BIMP-EAGA Leaders: The Pandemic Has Not Deterred Robust Cooperation

November 03, 2021

Key infrastructure projects have increased 65% to 88 since 2017, showing countries’ commitment to boost connectivity.

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BIMP-EAGA to Deepen Digital Integration and Connectivity in Line with ASEAN Thrust

November 03, 2021

The Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap will guide digital transformation, which is key to pandemic recovery.

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BIMP-EAGA Looks to Revive Air Travel as Airport Projects Take Flight

October 26, 2021

The subregion plans to create travel bubbles to restore air travel and tourism while efforts to improve airport facilities continue.

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Private Sector Proposes Measures to Better Promote Trade, Tourism, and Investment in BIMP-EAGA

October 19, 2021

BEBC keen to be growth engine in reviving the economies of member countries, says chairman.

The 24th BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting was held virtually via Zoom on 11 October 2021.

Increased Investments, Improved Connectivity to Boost BIMP-EAGA’s Recovery

October 13, 2021

The 24th Ministerial Meeting reports that investments rose more than 30% while 16 priority projects were completed despite COVID-19.

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BIMP-EAGA on Track to Meet 2025 Targets despite COVID-19

October 08, 2021

The grouping will hold the 24th Ministerial Meeting on 11 October and the 14th Leaders’ Summit on 28 October.

A view of Ulu Temburong National Park in Temburong District in eastern Brunei from a canopy walkway

Transforming Temburong in Brunei Darussalam into an Eco-Friendly Town

October 05, 2021

A study from ERIA proposes deploying energy saving rules for commercial buildings, clean electricity, and smart transport.

The Philippines’ Social Amelioration Program (SAP) sought to cover 18 million poor and vulnerable households. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How COVID-19 Cash Grants Reached the Poor in the Philippines

October 04, 2021

A case study examines how an ambitious program of delivering cash assistance to 18 million households was carried out.

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Wide-Ranging Measures Needed to Improve Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas, Says ITU Report

September 24, 2021

Policies that encourage PPPs and relaxed taxes and levies are among recommendations.

Brunei River Cruise. Photo credit: Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Brunei Darussalam.

Domestic Tourism Gets a Boost from Brunei’s Social Media Challenge

October 04, 2021

Selera Bruneiku encourages local tourists to sample the cuisine and attractions of Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait, and Temburong.