There are two parallel systems of law operating in Brunei Darussalam. Statutory laws, which regulate mercantile activities and disputes between persons and are generally referred to as the common law system, are based upon English acts-codified law. These courts are also known generally as civil courts and have exclusive jurisdiction over all civil...
Blessed with great hydrocarbons wealth and a population of 425,000 set in 5770 sq km, Brunei Darussalam has never had to exploit its natural biodiversity to sustain growth in its contemporary history. Logging and oil palm plantation, two of the greatest causes of deforestation in the region, have no real place in its economy, leaving an...
The Malay Archipelago is one of the world’s most concentrated areas of mega-biodiversity. Scientists estimate that the rainforests of Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines harbour thousands of species of flowering plants, palms, ferns, orchids, mosses, lichens and liverworts. So-called “bioprospectors” have discovered a wide...
Growing global food insecurity has turned Brunei Darussalam’s attention back toward its farms. Pursuing self-sufficiency across all sectors over two decades, the government is funding an overhaul of sector practices with the aid of foreign expertise. The goal of achieving economic diversification away from the energy sector has led the government to...
Several years of strong investment, mainly driven by government initiatives to improve infrastructure and address a housing shortage, have boosted Brunei Darussalam’s construction industry. Major ongoing projects include upgrades to the Brunei International Airport, as well as the construction of the Brunei Cancer Centre, the Prime Minister’s Office...
The meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions (MICE) segment of Brunei Darussalam’s tourism market represents an important area of potential growth. While the Sultanate’s facilities are relatively limited when compared to those offered by major MICE destinations, such as Singapore, they are still suitable for smaller conferences where a...
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