Brunei targets high-value tourism ahead of Visit Brunei Year 2027
Brunei is ramping up efforts to attract high-value tourists as it prepares for Visit Brunei Year 2027, aiming to encourage longer stays, higher spending and more unique travel experiences.
Brunei strengthens halal compliance amid rising applications
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: From January to July 2026 alone, the Halal Food Control Division of the Department of Syariah Affairs received 1,004 applications for halal certifications for restaurants and permits for food processing factories.
Brunei encourages employment in private sector
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei is focusing on three main strategies to encourage more Bruneians to work in the private sector, a government minister said on Saturday (Aug 8).
Brunei Vision 2035 requires resilient growth and a stronger private sector, says minister
Achieving a dynamic and sustainable economy under Brunei Vision 2035 requires high and resilient economic growth as well as successful people, a government minister said on Saturday.
Brunei school promotes appreciation of plants
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Orang Kaya Besar Imas Subok Primary School concluded its W.O.W. (Wonder of the Week) 2026 programme with a closing ceremony at the school hall recently.
Brunei advances public-private partnership projects to boost energy, tourism, port efficiency
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei has implemented several public-private partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening the country's renewable energy, tourism infrastructure and maritime connectivity, a government minister said on Thursday (Aug 6).
Brunei records surge in visitor arrivals
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Between January and June 2026, Brunei recorded nearly 400,000 visitor arrivals, representing an increase of 7.8 per cent compared to 370,000 arrivals during the corresponding period in 2025.
AI should complement, not replace Brunei workforce: LegCo member
BANDAR SERI BEGAWABN: Awang Md Salleh Othman on Wednesday (Aug 5) said artificial intelligence (AI) should complement, rather than replace, the workforce as Brunei advances its digital transformation in pursuit of Wawasan Brunei 2035.
Brunei minister urges shift from digital planning to execution
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's minister of transport and infocommunications has called for a stronger focus on implementing digital initiatives under the Digital Brunei 2030 strategy, stressing that the country must shift from digital planning to execution.
Brunei Government outlines holistic strategies to curb youth drug abuse
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The issue of drug abuse cannot be addressed in isolation as it requires early prevention efforts that begin at home, alongside law enforcement measures.
