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Economic Updates: Brunei Darussalam
Boosting connections in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam | 25 Aug 2014In the run-up to ASEAN Economic Community integration in 2015, Brunei Darussalam is ramping up transport developments, chasing new opportunities and re-establishing past connections. With the potential for a boost in inter-ASEAN travel, the Sultanate is working to position itself as an intermediary for business and leisure travellers.
Investing in innovation in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam | 13 Aug 2014Brunei Darussalam has lost ground in its efforts to promote innovation as a cornerstone for future economic and social development, slipping down the ladder of a comparative survey of innovative practices for the second year running, but the sultanate is positioning itself to rebound strongly in the years to come.
High stakes for Brunei Darussalam diversification
Brunei Darussalam | 25 Jul 2014International agencies and local officials are warning that Brunei Darussalam must remain firmly focused on diversifying its economy away from a declining energy sector and on improving its human capital if it is to achieve sustainable growth in the medium term.
Brunei Darussalam strengthening infrastructure backbone
Brunei Darussalam | 10 Jul 2014Greater investment and an increased pace of new project launches should see Brunei Darussalam’s transport and logistics reinforced over the next few years, building on recent improvements to the Sultanate’s infrastructure.
Military spending on the rise in Brunei
Brunei Darussalam | 27 Jun 2014Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have highlighted the ongoing tensions between China and countries including the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam, with the US also weighing in recently with its proposals for a bigger military presence in the region.
Brunei Darussalam ups the focus on water security
Brunei Darussalam | 17 Jun 2014With a growing population and expanding economy heaping the pressure on Brunei Darussalam’s water supply, the Sultanate has upped investment in storage and processing infrastructure, while also calling on its people to reduce consumption.
A taste for franchises in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam | 6 Jun 2014Brunei Darussalam has proven to be fertile ground for international food chains entering the domestic market, with an increasing number using franchising as a means to extend their roots and reach out to an enthusiastic clientele. As a result, their success is prompting calls for local businesses to use the same franchising vehicle to drive expansion overseas.
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