30 / 100
At the organisational level, BEDB integrates
sustainability and ESG principles into its
own operations, policies and planning.
This includes embedding long-term
considerations into investment facilitation,
industrial sitedevelopment andmanagement,
and programme design; ensuring efficient
use of resources, resilience of infrastructure,
and alignment with national sustainability
objectives.
Overall, BEDB views ESG not as a standalone
requirement, but as a strategic enabler of
resilience, competitiveness and inclusive
growth. By addressing ESG from both the
business and organisational perspectives,
BEDB aims to support sustainable economic
development that delivers lasting value for
Brunei Darussalam.
LEVERAGING ON AI
AI and digitalisation are increasingly
important
drivers
of
productivity,
competitiveness and innovation across
the business and investment landscape.
For Brunei, these technologies present
opportunities not only to improve business
efficiency, but also to enhance the way
industries operate, scale and integrate into
regional and global value chains.
These efforts are supported through
platforms such as the Brunei Innovation
Lab (BIL), which plays a key role in driving
innovation, experimentation and adoption
of digital solutions across businesses and
industries. Through the Brunei Innovation
Lab, businesses, startups, industry players
and solution providers are able to explore
emerging technologies such as AI, data
analytics and digital tools, and understand
how these can be applied in practical,
business-relevant contexts.
From an enterprise perspective, AI and
digitalisation can help MSMEs improve
productivity, streamline operations, enhance
customer engagement and make more
informed decisions. From an industry and
investment perspective, digital capabilities
are increasingly viewed as a baseline
requirement for competitiveness, operational
resilience and long-term sustainability.
At the same time, BEDB recognises that
technology adoption must be accompanied
by workforce readiness and skills
development. Through collaboration with
partners and innovation-led platforms such
as the Brunei Innovation Lab, the focus is not
only on technology itself, but also on building
awareness, capability and confidence among
businesses and theworkforce to adopt these
tools responsibly and effectively.
Overall, AI and digitalisation are viewed
as strategic enablers that support
Brunei’s broader economic transformation
strengthening enterprises, enhancing
investor readiness, and positioning the
country for future growth in an increasingly
digital global economy.
LOOKING AHEAD
For local entrepreneurs and MSMEs,
the priority today is to strengthen
competitiveness, improve productivity,
and move into higher-value activities.
This includes adopting new technologies,
enhancing skills and capabilities, and
positioning businesses to scale beyond
traditional markets. BEDB continues
to support enterprises at different
stages of growth by facilitating access
to infrastructure, programmes, and
partnerships that enable businesses to
grow sustainably and participate more
meaningfully in Brunei Darussalam’s
economic development.
For investors, Brunei Darussalam offers
a stable, trusted, and well-positioned
environment to grow and serve regional
markets. BEDB remains committed to
facilitating both enterprise and investment
growth, ensuring that outcomes aremutually
beneficial, nationally impactful, and aligned
with the country’s development priorities.
Moving forward, BEDB will continue to
focus on several key priorities. These
include attracting strategic, high-impact
foreign direct investments into priority
sectors; strengthening the development
and management of industrial sites to better
support investor and business needs; and
deepening linkages between investors, local
enterprises, and the domestic supply chain.
Collectively, these efforts are aimed at
building a more diversified, investment-
driven, and enterprise-enabled economy
that delivers sustainable, long-term value
for Brunei Darussalam. By working together
across sectors and communities, BEDB
strives to build an economy that expands
opportunity, reinforces stability, and delivers
long-term prosperity for future generations.
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