A bold vision for the future
Brunei Darussalam occupies a strategically significant position in Southeast Asia, combining political stability with a small but resource-rich economy
Interviews
Interview with The Honourable Dato Dr Amin Liew Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II, Brunei
"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. "
18 June, 2026
Interview with Yang Mulia Awang Ahmad Fathi bin Dato Paduka Haji Junaidi, Deputy Chairman & Executive Director of Imagine Sdn Bhd, Brunei
"My vision for Imagine is not for the company to act in isolation, but to play a meaningful role within a broader national digital ecosystem. Brunei's digital transformation cannot be driven by a single company or sector. Alignment among policymakers, infrastructure providers, technology partners, businesses and even small market players is essential. "
18 June, 2026
Interview with Harri Kiiski, CEO Brunei Fertilizer Industries (BFI), Brunei
"Operational excellence and safety remain the foundation of our continuous improvement. We are targeting our nameplate capacity of 1.365 million tons within the next few years. This year, we expect close to 1.2 million tons, up from 1.1 million last year — reflecting steady growth and strong employee engagement."
18 June, 2026
Interview with Jesús Enrique Mora Marín, CEO Brunei Methanol Company (BMC), Brunei
"We also offer attractive opportunities for foreign investors interested in downstream projects. (...) We have a stable political environment and strong support from the government. We also have sufficient natural gas resources. The facilities we have in Brunei are highly developed. The government has invested significant resources to build infrastructure and some of these facilities are available
18 June, 2026
Interview with Ti Eng Hui, CEO Baiduri Bank, Brunei
"Brunei has a reach similar to Singapore. The stable political situation in the country, the strong currency, low capital control and the location are all unique. I believe when you combine all the factors together, it is really a good place for investment. Brunei has relatively low customs duty compared to other countries."
18 June, 2026
