Bandar seri begawan: The Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) is experiencing enhanced connectivity through improved transport links, tourism routes, and digital trade networks. These developments are creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand across borders. The Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism highlighted this during the 4th Brunei Youth Forum, which was part of the BIMP-EAGA Youth Bus Programme 2025, held at the Dewan Majlis Building. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin also noted that technology and collaboration-driven innovative ideas can transform industries, create markets, and advance communities.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the forum’s first session, titled ‘The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Youth as the Catalyst of Change,’ featured an open dialogue. The session was led by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Nazmi bin Haji Awang Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports; Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Khairuddin bin Abdul Hamid, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Economy); and Yang Berhormat Dayang Queenie Chong Chin Yee, Member of the Legislative Council. The 4th Brunei Youth Forum aimed to inspire and encourage youth participation in entrepreneurship-focused capacity building workshops.