AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEntrepreneurship Boost: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) has kicked off its SEED program for 13 selected participants from government agencies, community groups and the public, with training, mentorship and support aimed at helping aspiring entrepreneurs—especially women and underrepresented communities—build sustainable income in line with Brunei Vision 2035. Regional Arts & Music: Indonesian rock legends Peter Pan are set to headline Rock-In-The-City 2026 in Kuching on Aug 29–30, with Brunei’s Secret Signal joining the opening-night lineup. Film & International Reach: Malaysia and Brunei’s Abnormal Studios has picked up distribution and international sales representation for sci-fi fantasy “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air,” using audience-analytics to prove demand before market outreach. Sports for Youth: The Philippine Olympic Committee launched the SEA Plus Youth Games for athletes aged 16 and below, with Brunei named among the participating Southeast Asian contingent. Tech & Connectivity: A new AUG East subsea cable landing in South Korea is planned to branch out to Brunei (along with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan), targeting completion in 2029.
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