1. His Majesty met with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission Kaja Kallas
On April 27, His Majesty received in audience at Istana Nurul Iman with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission Kaja Kallasa , who is in Brunei Darussalam for a visit on the occasion of the 25th ASEAN European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting, hosted by Brunei as Country Coordinator for ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations from 2024-2027.
2. His Majesty met with Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão
On May 4, His Majesty received in audience at Istana Nurul Iman with Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmão. His Majesty welcomed that the Prime Minister had chosen Brunei Darussalam for his first visit following Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN as its 11th member, and conveyed congratulations to Timor-Leste. Both leaders discussed bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest, witnessed the signing of three agreements, covering cooperation in energy, health and the establishment of a mechanism for bilateral consultations.
3. Recipients honoured with State medals
On April 29 and 30, 693 recipients and 455 recipients respectively were conferred State Honorary Medals at two ceremonies. Representing His Majesty at the ceremonies was His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.
4. CSPS releases 2026 edition of the Brunei Economic Outlook
The Brunei Economic Outlook 2026 released by the Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies (CSPS), projects Brunei’s GDP growth to moderate to 1.3 percent in 2026, which is influenced by oil price trends, downstream plant performance, and the pace of policy reform.
5. Huawei launches smart, green office in Brunei
On April 27, Huawei Technologies Sdn Bhd officially moved to and launched its Smart & Green Office. The launch ceremony was attended by H.E. Ambassador Chen Shaochun, Pengiran Shamhary Pengiran Haji Mustapha, Brunei's Minister of Transport and Infocommunications and Haji Khairuddin, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy.