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The ASEAN and APEC Business Advisory Councils of Brunei are delighted to present the Brunei Digital Economy Forum 2025. This year’s Forum, held under the theme “Brunei’s Digital Future: Connect, Innovate, Prosper,” focuses on strengthening Brunei’s digital infrastructure and governance frameworks to accelerate national digital transformation.
The Forum builds on the Brunei Digital Economy Master Plan 2025, which aims to transform Brunei into a “Smart Nation” through robust digital infrastructure, improved connectivity, and innovation across sectors such as financial technology, e-commerce, and digital government. Discussions also support the goals of Wawasan 2035, which envisions a “dynamic and sustainable economy” driven by knowledge, technology, and human capital development.
This year’s Forum comes at a pivotal moment for the region. The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) was substantially concluded in 2025 under Malaysia’s Chairmanship, marking a major step toward deeper regional digital integration. Building on this milestone, the Forum will explore how investments in connectivity, AI infrastructure, and data governance can position Brunei as an active participant in the ASEAN and APEC digital economy and grow our digital trade.
Through insights from DEFA, the Brunei Digital Economy Report, and contributions from leading technology partners, the Forum will identify opportunities for collaboration that connect economies, inspire innovation, and deliver prosperity for Brunei’s business community.
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Agenda
Registration
08:15
08:45
Opening Session
Welcome remarks by
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Haji Abdul Saman bin Haji Ahmad, ASEAN BAC Member and President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam
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Pengiran Aki Ismasufian bin Pengiran Haji Ibrahim, Chair, APEC Business Advisory Council and CEO of Standard Chartered Bank
08:55
Keynote Address
Laying the Foundations for Brunei’s Digital Future: Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Governance
Yang Mulia Mohammad Nazri Mohammad Yusof, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications
09:10
Presentation on e-Conomy SEA 2025 (Virtual)
From Digital Decade to AI Reality: Accelerating the future in ASEAN
For a decade, the e-Conomy SEA report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company has tracked Southeast Asia's digital transformation. This year, the report dives into pivotal trends shaping its next phase of economic acceleration.
The report for the first time includes all ten ASEAN Member States including Brunei.
by Geia Lopez, Head of Data, Insights, and International Growth - Google Southeast Asia
09:40
Presentation on DEFA
ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement: Connecting Markets and Opportunities
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) aims to connect ASEAN’s economies through shared rules on data, digital trade, and innovation. It is a landmark initiative that will shape how ASEAN collaborates, competes, and grows in the digital age.
By Mahirah Mahusin, Manager for Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economy, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
10:10
Presentation on Brunei’s Digital Economy
Insights from the Brunei Digital Economy Report
The Brunei Digital Economy Report provides a comprehensive look at Brunei’s progress — mapping infrastructure, digital adoption, and innovation opportunities across industries.
By Radin Sufri Radin Basiuni, CEO, Datastream Digital
10:30
Networking Break
11:00
Presentation on Startup673
An overview of Startup673’s role in nurturing young digital entrepreneurs by Syu’aib Rafie, Deputy Lead, Startup Development Unit, BEDB and Startup673 Working Team
Followed by presentations from two national hackathon alumni
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Ahmad Farid Dato Hj Ali, CEO and Co-Founder, SOLVE Company
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Mustafizar Salleh, Founder, ASUH
11:30
Panel Discussion on Digital Trends Shaping 2026
As Brunei’s digital economy evolves, organisations must prepare for rapid advances in AI, progressive digital regulations, rising cybersecurity risks, and growing expectations for seamless digital services.
Which digital trends will matter most for Brunei in 2026? How can organisations strengthen their digital readiness for the year ahead?
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Norshahrul Nizam bin Othman, Assistant Chief Executive, Data Protection Office and International Group, Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI)
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Manuel Bulens, Deputy CEO, Consumer Banking, Baiduri Bank
Moderated by Hafimi Abdul Haadii, Executive Director, LVK Group of Companies and former ABAC Member for Brunei and former Digital Economy Council Member
12:00
Networking Lunch
*Invited
Our Sponsors & Partners
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Further Reading
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The State of Digital Economy and AI 2025: Brunei Darussalam. DST.
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How Brunei’s BruHealth journey charts the future of digital health. World Economic Forum Op-ed by YB Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health and Gong Yingying Founder and Chairlady, Yidu Tech
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Powering the Digital Economy: The Data Center Dilemma. ABAC.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation in the ASEAN Region. ASEAN BAC
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UN E-Government Knowledge Base. United Nations
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AI Readiness Index. Oxford Insights
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Wawasan Brunei 2035. Wawasan Brunei Secretariat.
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Digital First Economy - ABAC Report in collaboration with Huawei
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Understanding the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement: A Means to Support ASEAN Integration. ERIA.
18. Interoperable QR Code Payment Ecosystem in ASEAN: What It Means for the World. Boston Consulting Group