Brunei poised for stronger recovery led by the non-oil and gas sector


A man takes a group photo in Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan. - AFP

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam’s economy is poised for further strengthening this year, driven by a strong recovery in 2023 and robust activities in the non-oil and gas sector, according to a report by the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro).

The downstream oil and gas industry is expected to remain supportive of growth, with planned diversification into new products.

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