Through Brunei Vision 2035, the country aims to transform into a nation widely-recognised for the accomplishments of its well-educated and highly-skilled people as measured by the highest in... Read more
Brunei Darussalam is strategically located at the heart of ASEAN, enabling investors to reach a wider market base within Southeast Asia and beyond. Additionally, Brunei’s connectivity to t... Read more
The Brunei Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO) was formed on June 1, 2013 to restructure the national intellectual property (IP) administration. BruIPO is responsible for the registration... Read more
Brunei Darussalam through Brunei Vision 2035 has set out strategic routes for its economic goals with a focus on attracting more foreign direct investments (FDIs) as a key driver for sustain... Read more
Brunei Darussalam has the least number of taxes in the region. There is no tax on sales, payroll, capital gains, manufacturing and personal income. In terms of corporate income tax, the rate... Read more
On November 18, 2019, the Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC) was established under the Prime Minister’s Office to replace the Manpower Council and tackle unemployment in the cou... Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) empowers Brunei Darussalam’s foreign policies and capacity, while also deepening its ties with other countries. Through a whole-of-nation approach, whic... Read more
Technology has advanced rapidly over the past years, becoming the focal point in our lives. The Government of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Su... Read more
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the bilateral relationship between Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China has been strengthening without much disruption. The growing importance... Read more
Free trade agreements (FTAs) are signed between multiple nations to facilitate open trade. Brunei Darussalam sees FTAs as a vital part of its foreign trade policy to spur economic growth and... Read more
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