Biz Brunei

13/08/2025

Competing with foreign franchises and operators, Eleazar Relex has built both Erti Kafe and Snips barbershop into growing local businesses - creating jobs for close to 30 locals in the process.

After struggling to find a job upon graduating from UBD in 2018, Eleazar began cutting hair and eventually opened Snips at Bangunan Hj Munchit.

Five years later, he expanded into coffee with Erti at the same location, which has since become a standout in Brunei’s café scene.

With the support of the Brunei Economic Development Board, Erti has expanded to Kontena Park, an F&B incubation programme that offers not only a place to sell but also training and mentoring to help scale.

12/08/2025

The 30 MW solar plant on a remediated landfill in Kg Belimbing, is being developed by Seri Suria Power - a joint venture between Malaysia's Solarvest - through its subsidiary Atlantic Blue - local partner Serikandi Group Of Companies and the Brunei government’s Khazanah Satu.

30 MW solar plant on remediated landfill in Kg Belimbing, developed by Malaysia's Solarvest, Serikandi and Brunei government’s Khazanah Satu.

01/08/2025

For their pioneering role in community-based tourism, Kommunihub Co received the Tourism Award at ProudlyBrunei 2025.

From parang-making and traditional cooking to bushcraft and jungle survival, Kommunihub has connected tourists and locals alike to community artisans and craftspeople—proving the meaningful contribution a micro business can have.

With the recognition and strategic partnerships offered by the award, Kommunihub hopes to expand its collaborations with communities beyond Tutong into other districts, while also gaining access to a broader market.

ProudlyBrunei is Brunei’s national business awards, organised by the Brunei Economic Development Board to recognise excellence and entrepreneurial achievement.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD), Baiduri Bank, Unified National Networks (UNN) Brunei, Royal Brunei Airlines, Dynamik Technologies

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬
BIBD, Imagine, Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd, Royal Brunei Airlines, AITI Brunei, UBD BUZZ, Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (TAIB), Insurans TAIB.

31/07/2025

With a production capacity of up to two tonnes daily, Mantap Group's sauces and condiments aim to reduce Brunei’s reliance on imports—and contribute to regional exports.

A foreign direct investment (FDI) led by Indian entrepreneur Ankit Patel and facilitated by Brunei Economic Development Board, Atoll Agro’s factory is based in the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism’s Agricultural Development Area (KKP) in Kilanas.

This marks Atoll Group’s second venture in Brunei, following the 2011 launch of Atoll Oxygen Sdn Bhd in Belait—now one of the country’s top suppliers of medical and industrial gases.

29/07/2025

Hjh Rosnani’s Rose Emma is on track to become one of Brunei’s leading nasi campur brands – with five outlets and growing.

Their journey began with operating school canteens, before opening at The Mall in 2004 – followed by outlets in Serusop, Yayasan, and more recently this year in Kiulap and Kontena Park.

Now running the business with the support of her children, Hjh Rosnani is part of Brunei Economic Development Board’s (BEDB) Elevate programme – designed to support established businesses in expanding their operations.

Her next step: exploring the setup of a central kitchen that can prepare food for distribution across multiple outlets, enabling greater efficiency, consistency, and cost-effectiveness.

Rose Emma was also among the participants at BEDB’s recent MSME Roundtable Series on the food sector, which brought together over 60 public and private stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities in the industry.

29/07/2025

One of Brunei’s most recognisable producers of local kueh, Sapphira Cake House began as a home-based family business in 2004 before expanding to their Kiulap outlet two years later.

Founded by Hajah Nori and now run together with her daughter Maria, Sapphira has recently rolled out its expansion plans – opening a new kiosk at Hua Ho Manggis.

Sapphira was among the participants at the Brunei Economic Development Board’s recent MSME Roundtable Series on the food sector, which brought together over 60 public and private stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities in the industry.

29/07/2025

How can Brunei reduce shipping costs for MSME exports?

President of National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam (NCCIBD) and veteran in Brunei’s shipping and logistics sector, Hj Abd Saman shared his insights during the Brunei Economic Development Board’s MSME Roundtable Series on the food sector.

He highlighted that MSMEs should consolidate shipments and engage directly with mainline shipping operators to negotiate better freight rates.

Bulk exports can significantly lower per-container costs and make Bruneian products more competitive abroad.

Hj Abd Saman also emphasised the importance of avoiding empty inbound containers. When containers arriving in Brunei already carry imports, they can be reused for outbound exports at reduced rates, offering further savings.

29/07/2025

Rizqussalam began making sambal tahai from home nearly 10 years ago – and now supplies almost 5,000 packets monthly across Brunei.

With support from Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), their sambal tahai is now being exported to Singapore, and they are set to move into a commercial factory soon.

Led by husband Shahril and wife Zuhairah, the business has helped popularise a traditional Bruneian delicacy – a thick, savoury paste of smoked herring, onions, garlic and tamarind.

Rizqussalam was one of the participants in BEDB’s recent MSME Roundtable Series on the food sector, sharing both opportunities and challenges to help grow the industry further.

29/07/2025

The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) hosted the first MSME Roundtable Series on July 11, bringing together over 60 key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to discuss challenges and opportunities for growing Brunei’s food industry.

The food sector is one of five priority areas under the country’s Economic Blueprint for diversification.

During the dialogue, businesses shared pressing issues such as food-related certification and permit processes, sourcing of raw materials, logistics, and manpower.

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy Brunei Darussalam and BEDB Co-Deputy Chairperson Dato Hj Khairuddin led the session, calling for concrete follow-up actions and stronger collaboration between all parties.

The roundtable was organised by BEDB in collaboration with NCCIBD, ASEAN BAC Brunei, APEC BAC Brunei, and BEBC Brunei.

BEDB is planning additional roundtables to address other sectors and business challenges, and welcomes ongoing feedback through its Business Helpdesk at 8363442 or 8330520, or via email at [email protected].

16/07/2025

Brunei marks first new production sharing agreement award in over a decade with EnQuest, as part of the Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam's rejuvenation strategy for the upstream oil and gas sector.

Brunei awards first production sharing agreement in over a decade to EnQuest, under Petroleum Authority’s upstream rejuvenation strategy.

16/07/2025

BIBD Connects opened its third and largest branch at Temburong’s Labu Square on July 13.

The site features five retail rooms, three smaller container units, and a central communal space for events and activities.

To mark the launch, 30 vendors have been lined up for a month-long series of pop-up markets, held in conjunction with His Majesty’s birthday.

🗓️ Pop-up dates:

• 13–15 July
• 18–20 July
• 25–27 July
• 1–3 August

BIBD's Chairman and Minister of Home Affairs YB Dato Hj Ahmaddin officiated the launch.

The Temburong Connects sits within the 17-hectare Labu Square, located west of the Labu roundabout. It serves as the first commercial and recreational stop for visitors entering Temburong from the SHOAS Bridge.

Overseen by the Brunei Economic Development Board, Labu Square is positioned to become a transit hub for visitors from the capital, Lawas, and Temburong.

Launched in 2018, BIBD Connects is a community platform by the bank designed to connect local businesses with the wider community while offering access to banking facilities.

12/07/2025

Take a closer look at FDI-backed Jets' net-zero, solar-powered aquaculture facility in Serasa, which will use AI technology to cultivate blue shrimp.

The facility features a 10,000 square-metre pond topped with solar panels and is expected to deliver its first commercial harvest for export by the end of the year.

Jets’ latest development complements its existing operations in Brunei, which have been active since 2018 and include a hatchery and broodstock centre.

Jets is an operating subsidiary of a joint venture backed by foreign investors and Brunei government shareholding through the Ministry of Finance and Economy’s Strategic Development Capital Fund. Its holding company, DABANC Group, is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Blue shrimp is Brunei’s leading primary food export, generating over $16 million in 2023 — making up more than half of the country’s nearly $30 million in food-related exports.

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