Brunei seeks to encourage employment in private sector

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is focusing on three main strategies to encourage more Bruneians to work in the private sector, a government minister said on Saturday. Responding to a query during a Legislative Council session, Haji Ahmaddin …

Brunei Vision 2035 requires resilient growth, stronger private sector: minister

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Achieving a dynamic and sustainable economy under Brunei Vision 2035 requires high and resilient economic growth as well as successful people, a government minister said on Saturday. Speaking during a Legislative …

Brunei advances public-private partnership projects to boost energy, tourism, port efficiency

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has implemented several public-private partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening the country's renewable energy, tourism infrastructure and maritime connectivity, a government minister said on …

Brunei sees 125 percent surge in new company registrations in 2025

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei recorded a significant increase in applications to establish companies, with 354 companies registered in 2025 compared to 157 in 2024, representing a 125 percent increase, a government minister has said. …

Türkiye Embassy highlights youth creativity in Brunei

The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with the Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Cultural Centre (YEE) and the Reading and Literacy Association (ReLA), celebrated the achievements of young cultural ambassadors at the …

Azerbaijan recalls ambassador to Malaysia and Brunei

BDMW 2026 highlights Brunei’s vision for maritime growth

Brunei Darussalam Maritime Week (BDMW) 2026 officially opened on Thursday at Dermaga Diraja, bringing together government leaders, industry experts and international partners to strengthen collaboration and drive the nation’s maritime ambitions. Organised …

Can Brunei become industry’s next ship-to-ship transfer hub?

Industry leaders see opportunity—but say confidence must come before cargo The Brunei flag flies over the Bandar Seri Begawan waterfront, where the country is seeking to build its profile as a regional maritime hub through initiatives such as its proposed …

Antrique launches Nvidia-powered AI innovation platform in Brunei with coffee plantation

Singapore FDI looks to build AI models to boost productivity across Brunei’s primary food sector Singapore’s Antrique Holdings has launched an Nvidia-powered AI food innovation initiative in Brunei, beginning with a planned 14-hectare coffee plantation in …

Brunei targets high-value tourism ahead of Visit Brunei Year 2027

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is ramping up efforts to attract high-value tourists as it prepares for Visit Brunei Year 2027, aiming to encourage longer stays, higher spending and more unique travel experiences, a government minister said …