Brunei Darussalam occupies a strategically significant position in Southeast Asia, combining political stability with a small but resource-rich economy.
Suriname’s entire population is smaller than Miami’s. Nevertheless, oil is expected to flow from 2028 and is likely to catapult this country into newfound wealth.
With 2023 marking the major milestone of half a century of proud independence, the ambitious Caribbean country is building on its outstanding reputation as a tourism, financial services and maritime hotspot.
"Attracting investments from the USA, especially MSMEs that bring technology, expertise, and markets, in the service of our people and country, to the mutual benefit of our two countries, is a primary objective of our diplomatic agenda."
"The non-oil and gas sector now contributes more than 50% of GDP and nearly 60% of exports, while unemployment has declined from around 9% in 2017 to about 4.7% in 2024. These results are guided by Brunei Vision 2035, which focuses on transforming Brunei into a nation recognized for its highly skilled people, high quality of life and a dynamic and sustainable economy. "