Tuesday,
5 May 2026
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Cesar Grand Hall, Level 8
The Mulia Hotel
The transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy is reshaping global investment flows, industrial development and supply chains. As climate risks rise, governments and businesses are recognising that sustainability is not only an environmental imperative but a major economic opportunity - driving new industries, investment and job creation.
Across ASEAN, green sectors such as renewable energy, low-carbon technologies and sustainable manufacturing are becoming key drivers of foreign direct investment. The ASEAN Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP) 2025 - 2030, developed with UNESCAP, aims to position the region as a leading destination for green investment by attracting capital into sectors including carbon capture and storage, biofuels and solar technologies.
For Brunei Darussalam, the UK-Brunei Green Economy Framework identifies clear opportunities in renewable energy, carbon capture, clean hydrogen and circular economy solutions. These sectors could generate approximately BND 1 billion in annual economic value by 2050 and create 10,000 to 16,000 jobs, supporting economic diversification and long-term resilience.
Capturing these opportunities will require stronger alignment between industry, finance and innovation. Industrial players must adapt their operations and invest in new technologies, while financial institutions play a critical role in mobilising capital, structuring financing solutions and supporting the transition of existing industries alongside new green investments.
The Brunei Sustainable Economy Forum will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions and businesses to explore how Brunei can translate these opportunities into investment, partnerships and commercially viable projects.
The Forum forms part of the Brunei Economy Programme hosted by the ASEAN and APEC Business Advisory Councils of Brunei with the support of the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
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Agenda
Opening Session
Welcome remarks
14:00
14:10
Opening Keynote Address
By Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Hj Khairuddin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Economy), Brunei Darussalam
14:25
Keynote Address
By H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
14:40
Session 1: Enabling Brunei’s Green Economy
Brunei’s green economy transition is moving from ambition to execution. The recent mission to London and Aberdeen underscored how the UK is aligning policy, industry, and investment to accelerate this shift, offering practical lessons for Brunei’s next phase.
In support of Wawasan 2035, Brunei is advancing its transition towards a more diversified and sustainable economy. The UK–Brunei Green Economy Framework identifies clear pathways in carbon capture, hydrogen, renewables, and industrial recycling. Building on this, Brunei’s energy transition strategy outlines how these opportunities can be translated into national priorities, projects, and investment pathways.
What are the immediate priorities to move from strategy to implementation in Brunei’s green economy, particularly in unlocking investment and delivering projects? How can policy, regulation, and partnerships create an enabling environment for sustainable industries to develop in Brunei?
Scene-setting remarks by H.E. Ken O’Flaherty, British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam
Presentation on the Green Economy Framework for Brunei by Nick Ash, Senior Energy Business Leader for Southeast Asia, ARUP
Presentation on Brunei’s Energy Transition Journey by Shirley Sikun, Director, Energy Transition Division, Department of Energy, Prime Minister’s Office
Followed by a Panel Discussion moderated by Sharon Tan, Director Financial Institutions, Standard Chartered Bank
15:30
Session 2: Industry Perspectives - Opportunities in the Green Economy
As global markets shift towards low-carbon production, Brunei’s core industries need to balance decarbonising existing operations with capturing new growth opportunities and maintaining international competitiveness.
How are Brunei’s leading industries adapting their strategies to remain competitive in a low-carbon economy while leveraging existing strengths? What opportunities exist for developing new green industries in Brunei, and how can industry and financial institutions work together to unlock investment?
A panel discussion with senior representatives from industry, including:
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Dr Harri Kiiski, CEO, Brunei Fertilizer Industries
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Patrick Lau, Corporate Planning and Audit Manager, Brunei Methanol Company
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Leonard Lee, Head of Corporate Banking & Trade Finance, Baiduri Bank
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Dr. Ngiam Shi Song, Technical Manager, Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad
Moderated by Allen Lai, Managing Director, Confer Sdn Bhd
16:20
Concluding Remarks
16:30
Networking Refreshments
17:00
Forum Concludes
Registration and Networking
13:30
[By Invitation only]
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