BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- For Brunei to pursue the country's Vision 2035 for a high quality of life, a dynamic and sustainable economy, and a well-educated society, growth needs to be driven by innovation, digital progress, sustainability, and inclusivity, a government minister said on Tuesday.
Brunei also has to effectively address current global trends and challenges, such as investment in disruptive technologies including artificial intelligence as potential sources of future growth, said Haji Abdul Manaf Metussin, minister of primary resources and tourism, at the Brunei Business Conference 2025 held near the capital on Tuesday.
The minister also said Brunei is strategically located in one of the world's fastest-growing regions, offering significant opportunities for growth in deep-tech sectors through advanced, research-driven innovations that address complex challenges.
Haji Abdul Saman Ahmad, president of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brunei Darussalam and an ASEAN Business Advisory Council member, said achieving Brunei Vision 2035 takes a whole-of-nation approach, and the private sector has a pivotal role to play, not just in economic growth but also in shaping the future of policy and regional cooperation.
Under the theme "Building a Future-Ready Economy: Investment, Innovation, and Inclusive Growth," the Brunei Business Conference 2025 gathered over 200 senior policymakers, business leaders, and regional partners for a strategic dialogue on Brunei's economic transformation and its role in a rapidly evolving regional and global landscape. ■