As one of ASEAN’s richest but smallest member states, Brunei Darussalam gained enormously from its decision to join the organisation just a week after gaining independence in 1984. “Joining ASEAN was a way to solidify statehood,” said Bangkok-based regional political analyst Chayut Setboonsarng. “As a small country being part of a regional grouping increases its leverage...
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Articles & Analysis | The Sultanate is a strong advocate of free trade and regional integration from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Articles & Analysis | Energy exports generate surpluses for investment at home and abroad from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
As a small and relatively high-income country with an economy built around oil and gas exports, Brunei Darussalam is quite active in international trade and both inward and outward foreign investment. The bulk of inward foreign investment has come from Brunei Darussalam’s close relationship with AngloDutch oil company Royal Dutch Shell. The firm made the first discovery...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Kevin Speed, Vice-President and Regional Business Leader, CAE Asia from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Does Brunei Darussalam have the potential to take a leading regional role in defence and aviation?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Jun Yanai, Senior Executive Vice-President and CEO, Energy Business Group, Mitsubishi Corporation from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
What role can international firms play in Brunei Darussalam’s economic diversification through their involvement in the energy sector and beyond?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Xi Jinping, President of China, on the Asia-Pacific’s ties with China from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
The Chinese economy has remained consistently strong as we focus on reforms and liberalisation, and we are confident of maintaining this momentum going forward.
Articles & Analysis | Renewed efforts in hydrocarbons and petrochemicals are set to boost the growth rate from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
With one of the world’s largest endowments of hydrocarbons relative to the size of its population, Brunei Darussalam has naturally built its economy around the production and export of oil and gas. Energy exports have funded a high general standard of living and substantial outward foreign investment. However, like many of the world’s traditional oil and gas producers,...