Brunei Darussalam

The expansion of the global ICT industry over recent decades has made it possible for more nations to access and develop local technology. This, however, has also increased competition for countries that are in the early stages of building an IT sector. The Sultanate’s well-educated population and pervasive use of social networking technologies are...

With ample energy resources, Brunei Darussalam is working to build a stronger industrial base using its access to cheap power and petroleum products. Downstream industries have already seen significant successes, and efforts are also being made in unrelated sectors, including in the agro-industrial sector, and specifically halal products, where the...

The Sultanate has long been a relatively open economy, encouraging international trade and investment. Tariff barriers have historically been low, with these continuing to fall as the country widens its participation in international trading agreements and organisations. This trend is due to accelerate as ASEAN, which Brunei Darussalam will...