AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBorneo Research Links: Lambung Mangkurat University used the 2026 KUUB convention to strengthen academic ties across Borneo, a consortium that includes Brunei’s universities. Discussions focused on institutional integrity and sharing knowledge through regional partnerships. R&D Investment: UNESCO figures cited in a regional comparison put Brunei’s research and development spending at 0.278% of GDP in 2018, close to the Philippines’ 0.276% in 2020. The figures are from different years, but highlight the region’s low investment compared with Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Student Innovation: Bruneian teacher Shahrifah Haji Mohd Shahlan showcased student-built projects at an international education forum, including cafeteria-ordering and landslide-warning apps. Her students have developed 30 prototypes. AI Dialogue: A Brunei-China event marking 35 years of diplomatic ties included discussions on artificial intelligence and communications, bringing together representatives from government, media and universities.
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