Brunei Darussalam’s banking system is characterised by a dual system made up of Islamic and conventional banks, as well as an Islamic trust fund set up under its own statute. According to th... Read more
Brunei Darussalam is the only ASEAN member country to post an increase in car sales from January to November 2020. The nation’s car sales rose 14.2 per cent to 12,505 compared to the same pe... Read more
Lion Global Investors With over 35 years of expertise in the industry, Lion Global Investors is one of the largest asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Lion Global Investors is a me... Read more
While the pandemic has greatly impacted socioeconomic activities, it has also been a catalyst for digital transformation. In line with the goal towards a Smart Nation, Brunei Darussalam cont... Read more
Companies and operators that offer takaful and insurance services are regulated by Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB). Policies and coverage are available directly from the insurance comp... Read more
The creative industry is one of the most dynamic sectors in the world economy, with sectors such architecture, visual and performing arts, film and television, computer animation, web design... Read more
The pandemic has taken its toll on Brunei Darussalam’s tourism industry, causing a significant downfall in tourism activities and revenues. From 2015 to 2019, Brunei Darussalam recorded an i... Read more
Following the second wave of COVID-19, several measures and initiatives have been undertaken to ensure adequate food and beverage supplies in the country. A number of strategies have been id... Read more
Ministry of Energy As the country works towards achieving Brunei Vision 2035, each sector in Brunei Darussalam has a significant role to fulfil. This includes the energy sector, particularly... Read more
First used in 1906, the Brunei Darussalam flag is made up of four colours: yellow, white, black and red. The yellow serves as a backdrop with two wide stripes of black and white across it di... Read more
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