18/02/2026
Last week, the Infocom Federation Brunei (IFB) Chairwoman attended the BIMP-EAGA Strategic Planning Meeting hosted by the Ministry of Finance and Economy from 9–12 February 2026 at the International Convention Centre, Bandar Seri Begawan.
IFB has been appointed as Chairman of the Digital Alliance (formerly known as the BIMP-EAGA ICT CEO Forum), heading the ICT Cluster under the BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) since 2024.
In line with IFB’s leadership role, participation in the strategic planning meeting under the framework of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines
East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) is expected to contribute to the following key outcomes:
1. Strategic Roadmap
Development and refinement of the 2026 Work Plan and the Bimp-Eaga Vision 2035, for the Digital Alliance (ICT Cluster),
aligned with broader BIMP-EAGA regional development priorities and digital transformation goals.
2. Project Prioritisation
Identification and endorsement of priority ICT and digital economy initiatives across BIMP-EAGA, including:
- Regional connectivity enhancement
- Digital infrastructure development
- Cross-border e-services and digital platforms
- Emerging technology collaboration
3. Policy Recommendations
Formulation of strategic recommendations to BIMP-EAGA Senior Officials and Ministers to facilitate:
- Digital trade enablement
- Seamless cross-border data flows
- Technology adoption and regulatory harmonisation
4. Public–Private Partnerships
Strengthening collaboration between the private sector (through BEBC) and government agencies, particularly the Ministry of Finance and Economy, to mobilise funding, technical expertise, and institutional support for digital initiatives.
5. Positioning for 2026
Establishing the strategic direction of the Bimp-Eaga Digital Alliance under IFB’s leadership, ensuring
Bimp-Eaga Digital Alliance priorities are strongly represented in multilateral engagements and regional implementation frameworks.
