​1. Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications led Brunei Darussalams’ delegation to the 6^th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) and Related Meetings, held from 15 to 16 January 2026, in Ha Noi, Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

2. The 6th ADGMIN and Related Meetings was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. The 6th ADGMIN Meeting was chaired by His Excellency Nguyen Manh Hung, Minister of Science and Technology of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam with Brunei Darussalams’ Minister of Transport and Infocommunications as the 6th ADGMIN’s Vice-Chair.

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3. Under the theme "Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence", the meetings provided a strategic platform for ASEAN Digital Ministers to deliberate on strengthening regional digital ecosystems, enhancing digital trust, and harnessing emerging technologies to support inclusive and sustainable development across the region.

4. During the meeting, Yang Berhormat highlighted that while connectivity has long been ASEAN’s strategic foundation, the region must now progress towards connected intelligence, where digital connectivity is strengthened by data, analytics, and intelligent systems to enable better decision-making, responsive public services, and stronger regional coordination. Yang Berhormat noted that this evolution is reflected in ASEAN’s collective priorities, including the ASEAN Digital Masterplan, the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, and that the advancement of digital public infrastructure as a foundation for growth and digital trust.

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5. The meetings also marked the official launch of the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2030 (ADM 2030) which will chart ASEAN’s strategic direction and guide the region’s collective efforts in advancing digital adaptation over the next five years. The ADM 2030 sets an ambitious vision for ASEAN as an inclusive, trusted, and innovative digital community that empowers citizens and businesses to thrive in the global digital economy. The ADM 2030 also endeavors to advance continuous digital adaptation, expedite ongoing digitalization in anticipation of future demands, and firmly establish sustainable digital transition through coordinated policy frameworks, technical collaboration, and capacity enhancement initiatives.

6. The meetings further endorsed 17 ASEAN digital projects for implementation under the 2026. The projects being coordinated by Brunei Darussalam are: 

a. ASEAN AI Skilling Framework

b. ASEAN Digital Trade Infrastructure (Phase 2)

c. Roadmap on ASEAN Cooperation on Online Safety

d. The ASEAN Digital Awards 2027

7. The 6^th ADGMIN also included engagements with ASEAN’s Dialogue and Development Partners, namely China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, the United States of America, as well as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), to deepen cooperation and partnerships in advancing ASEAN’s digital priorities at both regional and global levels.

8. During the ASEAN Digital Awards 2026, WilKGames from Brunei Darussalam received the Silver Award under the Digital Content Category for their digital product, “Tikus Tales,” which is a 3D platform game created by an independent game development studio based in Brunei Darussalam that blends Southeast Asian influences with global appeal. The achievement reflects the growing capability and creativity of Brunei Darussalam’s local digital content developers and their increasing recognition at the regional level.

9. Prior to the 6^th ADGMIN Meeting and Related Meetings, Senior Official from ASEAN Member States convened at the 6^th ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meetings (ADGSOM) and Related Meetings, held from 12th to 14th January 2026. Brunei Darussalam was represented by Yang Mulia Awang Haji Hairul Mohd Daud bin Haji Abdul Karim, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Infocommunications), Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC), in his capacity as Brunei’s ADGSOM leader. Also in attendance were Yang Mulia Awang Haji Jailani bin Haji Buntar, Chief Executive of the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI), along with senior officers from MTIC and AITI.

Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications

Email: erc@mtic.gov.bn

17 January 2026