While developing the private ICT sector into a valuable contributor to the domestic economy, the government has also recognised the importance of integrating modern ICT systems into its own institutions as a means to stimulate the economy as a whole. By streamlining government bureaucracy through the implementation of new technology, the government hopes to slash red...
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Articles & Analysis | New investments and applications should help improve the efficiency of e-government services from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Articles & Analysis | The government’s multi-faceted approach aims to ensure a tech-savvy population and the infrastructure to meet demand from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
One of the most crucial components of Brunei Darussalam’s plan to transform itself into a knowledge-based economy by 2035 is the development of a modern ICT sector, utilising cutting-edge technology and practices to drive domestic growth. The sector has been singled out as a priority in the country’s long-term strategic development plan, Wawasan Brunei 2035, which has...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Suhaimi Hussain, CEO, DST from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Where can telecoms companies grow, given Brunei Darussalam’s high level of mobile penetration?
Articles & Analysis | The recent launch of 4G services and a new fibre-to-the-home initiative are set to provide better access to higher-speed internet from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
In order to accommodate the rapid growth in the ICT sector in both the public and private spheres, the capabilities of Brunei Darussalam’s telecoms infrastructure are being bolstered in anticipation of even greater amounts of data traffic in the years to come. While so far the country’s fixed and mobile internet network has been able to accommodate the increasing data...
The ICT sector has been singled out as a priority in Brunei Darussalam’s long-term strategic development plan, Wawasan Brunei 2035, which has set an ambitious target for the sector to contribute 5-6% to national GDP by 2015, compared to an estimated 2% in 2013. Although dial-up internet connections continue to dwindle, broadband connections witnessed a dramatic resurgence starting in 2013....
Major investments in Malaysia’s 2015 budget are set to strengthen the ICT sector by funding infrastructure expansion and providing support for both research and development (R&D) and private sector training.