Bandar seri begawan: Artificial Intelligence, AI, has emerged as a significant structural force influencing productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. Within the financial sector, AI is becoming central to how risks are assessed, capital is allocated, and value is generated. This transformation is impacting risk management, fraud protection, credit assessment, and investment analytics, while enhancing operational efficiency across institutions. This was highlighted by the Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism at the Economic and Investment Outlook 2026 event held at the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, also the Chairperson of the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank, BDCB Board of Directors, emphasized that ASEAN member states, including Brunei Darussalam, have recognized the importance of responsible and inclusive AI adoption. The ASEAN Responsible AI Roadmap 2025 provides a strategic framework to guide the development and deployment of AI in a manner that supports innovation while safeguarding trust, ethics, and stability.
With the theme 'Progress Under Pressure - Opportunities Amid Global Strains,' the event aimed to share perspectives on the economic and investment outlook for 2026, covering market developments, risks, and opportunities. Participants were encouraged to engage in discussions that enriched their knowledge on relevant topics.