Biz Brunei

17/09/2025

Brunei is gearing up for one of China’s biggest international trade fairs – the 22nd China–ASEAN EXPO (CAEXPO) China-ASEAN Expo– with 12 businesses set to showcase products, services, and innovations.

Ministry of Finance and Economy is leading Brunei’s participation, facilitating the Sultanate’s presence across three key locations:

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The Pavilion is CAEXPO’s main showcase for ASEAN countries, bringing together products and services from across the region. Nine Brunei businesses will exhibit here, including MSMEs and FDIs. Brunei Economic Development Board will also promote Bruneian Made exports and highlight foreign direct investment opportunities.

MSMEs: Rustique by Absolute, Riza Group, Sahamada Corporation Sdn Bhd, Goh Kok Lee Sdn Bhd and Sabli Food Industries Sdn Bhd.

FDIs: EVYD Technology, Kühlbarra Brunei, Muara International Fish Landing Sdn Bhd Muara Port Company

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CAEXPO’s tourism showcase for ASEAN countries. Brunei’s pavilion is modeled after Royal Regalia museum, with Darussalam Services - Travel & Tours engaging Chinese partners and visitors.

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Brunei Innovation Lab featuring Brunei startups Sangkuna Co and Rubryx AI.

📍 CAEXPO is a strategic platform for Brunei, with its location in Nanning, Guangxi – the closest Chinese province to the Sultanate at just a 3.5-hour flight.

Often described as ASEAN’s gateway to China, Guangxi established the Brunei–Guangxi Economic Corridor in 2014 as a platform to increase cooperation.

Through this framework, partnerships such as Muara Port Company – a joint venture between China’s Beibu and Brunei’s Darussalam Assets – have become integral to boosting connectivity and trade between Brunei and China.

12/09/2025

MakBesar Grand Market at Suntec City Convention Centre was held from September 5 to 7.

From halal delicacies and modest fashion to natural health, beauty, and creative crafts, Brunei Week highlights the best brands of Brunei - alongside travel and tour experiences in the kingdom of unexpected treasures.

Organised by Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) with the support of Royal Brunei Airlines.

Participating vendors:

Modessa, Skinny Meal, Taurean Bakeshop, Kommunihub, PDS Abattoir Sdn Bhd, Rizqussalam, RR Catiosmith, Atoll Agro & Cold Storage, bruneihalalfoods, A. Ayam Berjaya Sdn Bhd, Afiya Susu Kambing, Sabli Food Industries Sdn Bhd, Volco Venture Company, Teaspoon F&B Services Company, Angkasa Oud Agarwood Company, Marimin Sdn Bhd, M2Victoria, Bajoo'.

09/09/2025

The Thai FDI will pilot three hectares in Rimba, with sorghum grain as a low-calorie alternative to rice and its stalks and sap converted into biofuels.

Enserv will launch Brunei’s first sorghum project at the Bio Innovation Corridor, testing EMF3 to produce grains and biofuels by year’s end.

05/09/2025

Twenty Brunei businesses are showcasing their products at Mak Besar’s Grand Market at Suntec Singapore from September 5 to 7, aiming to capture the interest of Singaporean consumers and partners.

BEDB launches Brunei Week in Singapore with 20 brands, highlighting retail channels through Mustafa, Aliyah Rizq and Flavours of Brunei.

01/09/2025

Discover Brunei’s best brands in Singapore! 🇧🇳 🇸🇬

Twenty Bruneian businesses will be showcased at the first at MakBesar’s Grand Market from September 5 to 7 at Suntec Singapore

From signature food and halal delicacies to modest fashion and unique travel offers – come taste, shop, and experience the kingdom of unexpected treasures, right at your doorstep.

Organised by Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) with the support of Royal Brunei Airlines.

Modessa, Skinny Meal, Taurean Bakeshop, Kommunihub, PDS Abattoir Sdn Bhd, Rizqussalam, RR Catiosmith, Atoll Agro & Cold Storage, bruneihalalfoods, A. Ayam Berjaya Sdn Bhd, Afiya Susu Kambing, Sabli Food Industries Sdn Bhd, Volco Venture Company, Teaspoon F&B Services Company, Angkasa Oud Agarwood Company, Marimin Sdn Bhd, M2Victoria, Bajoo'.

18/08/2025

Get a closer look at the first Youth Opportunities Unlocked (YOU), held on August 14 at UBD’s Pro Chancellor Arts Centre.

Stay tuned to our channel for in-depth insights and discussions on youth entrepreneurship and the opportunities ahead.

Organised by Brunei Economic Development Board in conjunction with National Youth Day and UBD’s 37th Convocation, the one-day event featured:

• TEDx Anggerek Desa Youth talks by Bash Harry, Syafi Halim, Rayyan Sufian and Khairani Ashry.

• TikTok Live Selling Hub with Beauteleven, Al Hayaah Brunei, Nes' Kitchen, WKEH.CO, Craft Beans, G Mart Convenience Store and Zee Beauty Store.

• Amplifying Your Business Through Digital Media — special presentations by Big Bro G and Brunei Food Diary, followed by a panel discussion with them alongside Bash, Syafi and Khairani.

Sponsors: Gold – Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam| Collaborator – UBD BUZZ | Digital – Beep Plus+ | Connectivity – Progresif

18/08/2025

Brunei’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant with a 30-megawatt capacity in Kg Belimbing is slated to launch by the end of 2026, following a groundbreaking ceremony on August 11.

Located on a remediated landfill site spanning 32.29 hectares, the plant will generate 64,440 megawatt-hours of electricity annually for the national grid – enough to power more than 15,500 homes each year.

The project is expected to supply electricity to areas including Subok, Kebangsaan, Mengkubau and Sg Akar.

It will offset an estimated 41,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually – the equivalent of planting 1.87 million trees, removing 5,144 cars from the road, or displacing 219,932 MMBtu of natural gas consumption.

The Belimbing SPVPP is developed by Seri Suria Power (B) Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Malaysia’s Solarvest Group – through its wholly owned subsidiary Atlantic Blue – local partner Serikandi Group Of Companies, and the Brunei government via Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE) Khazanah Satu.

The venture originated from an open Request for Proposal (RFP) process in 2021 by the Brunei government.

Brunei has set a renewable energy target of at least a 30% share of total installed power capacity by 2035, along with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030.

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.

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

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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.