Digital Economy Forum 2024

ASEAN & APEC Business Advisory Councils of Brunei

Join us to explore the future of digital trade in Brunei with the Digital Payment Hub and its role in shaping Brunei’s digital economy!

J Hotel

The ASEAN and APEC Business Advisory Councils of Brunei, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Economy, present the Brunei Digital Economy Forum 2024. This event will spotlight Brunei's National Digital Payment Hub and its transformative potential for the nation's economy.Highlighted by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in his titah on 15 July 2024, the upcoming launch of the National Digital Payment Hub is a cornerstone of the Brunei Digital Economy Master Plan 2025, aimed at making Brunei a "Smart Nation." The forum will also align with Wawasan 2035's vision of a "dynamic and sustainable economy."Join the discussion on the Digital Payment Hub and its role in shaping Brunei’s digital economy! Participation is free. Spaces are limited.Why Attend:<ul><li>Gain insights into Brunei's digital economy and payment network</li><li>Connect with key stakeholders from government and business sectors</li><li>Explore opportunities for growth in fintech, e-commerce, and digital governance</li></ul>Details:<ul><li>Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024</li><li>Time: 9:00 am- 2:00 pm (Registration starts at 8:30 am)</li><li>Venue: Level 3, Banquet Hall, J Hotel</li></ul>#DigitalBrunei #BruneiEconomyProgramme

<h2>Programme</h2>8:30 Registration09:00 Opening Session<ul><li>Welcome Remarks by Haslina Taib, Chair of ASEAN Business Advisory Council Brunei; CEO of Dynamik Technologies</li><li>Welcome Remarks by Pengiran Aki Ismasufian bin Pengiran Haji Ibrahim, Chair of APEC Business Advisory Council Brunei; Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank</li></ul>09:10 A presentation (virtual) on The ASEAN QR CodeThe ASEAN QR Code aims to facilitate cross border payments, making it easier for businesses to expand their customer base and reach new markets in the region. A legacy project of Indonesia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN, the ASEAN QR code will reduce transaction costs and foreign exchange risks unlocking new opportunities for ASEAN’s digital economy.by Hans Lukiman, Legacy Lead of ASEAN QR Code, ASEAN Business Advisory Council Indonesia and Head of KADIN Digital Financial Ecosystem Development09:25 A presentation on The National Digital Payment HubThe National Digital Payment Hub will allow users to send and receive digital payments within Brunei and outside the country instantly. It will also have the ability to connect to international payment platforms creating opportunities for fintech developments and content creators.by Rahim Harun, Project Manager, ndpx (National Digital Payments Network Sdn Bhd)09:45 Panel Discussion on The National Digital Payment Hub: What it Means for BusinessFeaturing a panel of senior stakeholders in the payment network:<ul><li>Hafiz Haslen, CEO, ndpx (National Digital Payments Network Sdn Bhd)</li><li>Manuel Bulens, Deputy CEO, Consumer Banking, Baiduri Bank</li><li>Brenda Low, Head, Wealth and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Bank</li></ul>Moderated by Dayang Nik Hafimi binti Abdul Haadii, Member of the Brunei Digital Economy Council10:30 Networking Break11:00 A presentation on Digital BruneiBuilding Brunei’s Digital FutureBy Yang Mulia Awang Haji Mohammad Nazri bin Haji Mohammad Yusof, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications11:15 Panel Discussion on Building a Thriving Content Creator Ecosystem: Strategies for Global Reach and Exporting Digital ServicesFeaturing a panel of stakeholders and content creators:<ul><li>Rano Iskandar, founder, @ranoadidas</li><li>Xavier Ginel, founder, @thefrenchguy9</li><li>Pg Salimatul Sa’ada binti Pg Mohd Saleh, founder @ninjatutul</li><li>Rabbani Mubarak, founder of Optimas MGMT</li></ul>Moderated by Jenny Malai Ali, General Manager of Kristal Media Sdn Bhd12:00 Networking Lunch1 4:00 Forum Concludes*Programme is subject to change.

<h3>Further Reading</h3><ol><li><a href="https://www.pmo.gov.bn/Lists/TITAH/NewDispform.aspx?ID=466&Source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epmo%2Egov%2Ebn%2FPMO%2520Pages%2FTitah%2DView%2Easpx&ContentTypeId=0x0100422E821587FC974C9DFFAF38C117CE34" title="https://www.pmo.gov.bn/Lists/TITAH/NewDispform.aspx?ID=466&Source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epmo%2Egov%2Ebn%2FPMO%2520Pages%2FTitah%2DView%2Easpx&ContentTypeId=0x0100422E821587FC974C9DFFAF38C117CE34" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Titah KDYMM Sempena Hari Keputeraan Baginda Yang ke-78 Tahun 1446H / 2024M</a>. Prime Minister’s Office</li><li><a href="http://www.mtic.gov.bn/DE2025/documents/Digital%20Economy%20Masterplan%202025.pdf" title="http://www.mtic.gov.bn/DE2025/documents/Digital%20Economy%20Masterplan%202025.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Economy Masterplan 2025</a>. MTIC.</li><li><a href="http://www.wawasanbrunei.gov.bn/en/SitePages/wawasan-brunei-2035.aspx" title="http://www.wawasanbrunei.gov.bn/en/SitePages/wawasan-brunei-2035.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wawasan Brunei 2035</a>. Wawasan Brunei Secretariat.</li><li><a href="https://www2.abaconline.org/assets/2022/Publications/Digital%20First%20Economy.pdf" title="https://www2.abaconline.org/assets/2022/Publications/Digital%20First%20Economy.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital First Economy</a> - ABAC Report in collaboration with Huawei</li><li><a href="https://scontent.fbwn2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.8562-6/241295748_871745410123645_8261833906391456539_n.pdf?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=ad8a9d&_nc_ohc=9wua1KqprTwAX_KEqtu&_nc_oc=AQm6W5qSILdJTZ20YH3pXvIL9qm5wGrd7j4Xszra4L7KANojxqZX9j5-1aR-WJkb6JU&_nc_ht=scontent.fbwn2-1.fna&oh=00_AT-d2TG3pTUGiyQWICkieGhY6kf93zKsoURdDO6FNoaDPg&oe=62DB0D13" title="https://scontent.fbwn2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.8562-6/241295748_871745410123645_8261833906391456539_n.pdf?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=ad8a9d&_nc_ohc=9wua1KqprTwAX_KEqtu&_nc_oc=AQm6W5qSILdJTZ20YH3pXvIL9qm5wGrd7j4Xszra4L7KANojxqZX9j5-1aR-WJkb6JU&_nc_ht=scontent.fbwn2-1.fna&oh=00_AT-d2TG3pTUGiyQWICkieGhY6kf93zKsoURdDO6FNoaDPg&oe=62DB0D13" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Southeast Asia, the home for digital transformation</a>. Facebook | Bain &amp; Company</li><li><a href="https://economysea.withgoogle.com/home/" title="https://economysea.withgoogle.com/home/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">e-Conomy SEA 2023</a>. Google, Temasek, Bain &amp; Company</li><li><a href="https://www.eria.org/research/asean-digital-community-2040/" title="https://www.eria.org/research/asean-digital-community-2040/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ASEAN Digital Community 2040</a>. ERIA</li><li><a href="https://asean.org/asean-economic-community-council-endorses-roadmap-to-accelerate-economic-recovery-digital-economy-integration/" title="https://asean.org/asean-economic-community-council-endorses-roadmap-to-accelerate-economic-recovery-digital-economy-integration/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ASEAN Economic Community Council endorses roadmap to accelerate economic recovery, digital economy integration</a>. ASEAN</li><li><a href="https://www.eria.org/research/understanding-the-asean-digital-economy-framework-agreement-a-means-to-support-asean-integration/" title="https://www.eria.org/research/understanding-the-asean-digital-economy-framework-agreement-a-means-to-support-asean-integration/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Understanding the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement: A Means to Support ASEAN Integration</a>. ERIA.</li><li><a href="https://business.tiktokshop.com/uk/seller" title="https://business.tiktokshop.com/uk/seller" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TikTop Shop</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bcg.com/publications/2023/southeast-asia-qr-code-payment-ecosystem-in-asean" title="https://www.bcg.com/publications/2023/southeast-asia-qr-code-payment-ecosystem-in-asean" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Interoperable QR Code Payment Ecosystem in ASEAN: What It Means for the World.</a> Boston Consulting Group</li></ol>

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