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Proton 10,000 sMILEs Convoy Breaks Borders: From Kota Kinabalu to Bandar Seri Begawan with a Smile

PAD Motors, the official Proton dealer in Brunei, welcomed the cross-border 10,000 sMILEs convoy that arrived from Sabah on May 16 — a collaborative event with Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to promote tourism, culture, and goodwill. The welcome ceremony at the 3S ECON Motors Center featured community interactions, displays of the latest models, and environmental initiatives.

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Iran's Tensions, ASEAN-EU Strengthen Energy Cooperation in Brunei

The critical Iran conflict and global energy supply instability have driven ASEAN and the European Union (EU) to deepen their cooperation on energy and security during the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei, as the host and an oil and gas exporting country, faces direct pressure from price volatility and long-term risks to national revenue and people's well-being.

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ASEAN-EU Strengthen Energy & Security Cooperation in Brunei Amid Iran Crisis

During the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, leaders emphasized their commitment to multilateralism and concrete cooperation to address the global energy crisis caused by Iranian tensions. Dato Erywan Yusof, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei, called for results-oriented actions—rather than mere rhetoric—especially in energy diversification, maritime security, and green technology transfer.

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ASEAN-EU strengthen energy and security cooperation amid Iran tensions

At the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan on April 28, diplomats from both blocs emphasized their commitment to multilateralism and concrete cooperation in energy, cybersecurity, and digital trade — as the risks of supply disruptions increase due to Iran's tensions in the Persian Gulf.

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Amira Sariyati Drives Home a New Toyota Rush in Grand Meriah Ria Draw

Amira Sariyati, 43, won a brand new Toyota Rush in the Toyota Brunei Meriah Ria Grand Draw in Bandar Seri Begawan. She was among 11 finalists selected from customers who purchased Toyota vehicles throughout March. Other finalists received shopping vouchers worth B$500 to B$3,000. The three-month campaign also offered grand prizes of a Toyota Vios and Raize in January and February respectively.

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Brunei hosts the 25th ASEAN-EU meeting as the Iran energy crisis shakes global markets

ASEAN and European Union foreign ministers held the 25th Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan on April 28, 2026 — just as the Iran conflict pushed oil prices to a three-year high. Brunei, which relies on oil and gas for over 90% of its national revenue, emphasized concrete cooperation in energy and supply chain security, not just multilateral rhetoric.

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BumiTrust Wins DST Innovation Awards: AI Platform Monitors Land and Ensures Safety of Brunei Agricultural Produce

The BumiTrust team, a Brunei-based artificial intelligence agricultural startup, won the fourth edition of the DST Innovation Awards on May 25, 2026, in Bandar Seri Begawan. They unveiled an AI platform that monitors soil conditions in real-time and verifies the safety of local agricultural produce, following six weeks of intensive incubation in the Catalyst Cycle 4 Program. This initiative is managed by Datastream Digital (DST) through DST InnoLab, with a focus on nurturing young Bruneian entrepreneurs, especially university students. BumiTrust's victory is not just a trophy — it is a strong signal that local technology is now beginning to address the country's food security challenges.

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🏛️ Politics🇧🇳 BruneiVerified

Three New Coordinating Ministers, Three Women Promoted: What Does the 2026 Cabinet Change Mean for Brunei's People?

On June 4, 2026, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah announced the largest cabinet reshuffle since 2022 — with the establishment of three new Coordinating Minister positions, the promotion of three women to Deputy Minister roles, and the rebranding of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism into the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. These changes are not just name adjustments, but a direct reflection of the strategic drive of Brunei Vision 2035: accelerating economic transformation, strengthening inter-ministerial governance, and expanding women's leadership roles within the government machinery. It also marks a shift in operations from a traditional sectoral approach to a results-based coordination model — particularly in terms of post-low oil price economic recovery and the development of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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