AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBrunei TVET & AI: Brunei’s Institute of Technical Education (IBTE) hosted an international webinar on using AI literacy to build future-ready TVET skills, bringing together local and overseas educators and industry. Brunei Housing Tech: Brunei’s national housing projects are adopting the Industrialized Building System (IBS) and modern construction methods to improve quality, cut build time, reduce waste, and lower carbon emissions. Brunei Public Transport Plans: Brunei’s Transport and Infocommunications Ministry is exploring tech-led public transport models, including bus main routes and phased Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) zones, plus infrastructure upgrades. Brunei Energy & Solar (regional): Founder Group Limited secured a second Malaysia aquaculture rooftop solar EPCC deal (1.78MW, ~US$1.37m), showing growing demand for distributed solar in farming. Brunei-linked Offshore Work: Petronas Carigali and MISC advanced subcontracts for the Kelidang deepwater gas project offshore Brunei, including topsides modules and FPU hull conversion. AI in Finance (regional): Skyro plans Middle East expansion and appointed a former Mastercard executive to lead Saudi Arabia and GCC growth. Health & Safety (regional): Hong Kong health officials reiterated vaccination schedules should not be changed without solid scientific backing. Science Spotlight: Research highlights Borneo’s “exploding ants,” a self-sacrificing species formally described in 2018. Mobility Tech (regional): Hong Kong approved an autonomous vehicle pilot linking West Kowloon and Airport Express stations with backup operators onboard.
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