AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBrunei Education & Skills: Brunei’s education ministry says it’s reshaping higher education and TVET for a changing job market, adding new tech-focused curriculum modules and more project-based learning with industry, while using graduate employment and employer satisfaction surveys to track outcomes. Digital Future: At DFCE 2026, EVYD backed discussions on getting AI governance right, stressing risk-based rules, clearer shared responsibility, and balancing local data needs with wider integration. Tourism Push: Brunei is gearing up for Visit Brunei Year 2027 by promoting longer stays and higher-value experiences, from arts and cultural heritage to adventure, nature, sports, and food tourism. Royal News: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah issued a decree revoking royal titles from his daughter-in-law Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, citing conduct deemed unbecoming and damaging to the monarchy’s name. ASEAN Culture: The ASEAN Film Festival 2026 opens in Hong Kong on 20 August with free public screenings, including Brunei titles and a focus on film-and-music storytelling. Youth & Health: Malaysia’s youth group WYF urges a ban on vape sales, pointing to misuse and youth exposure, and notes several countries—including Brunei—already restrict vaping.
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