Senior policy makers and business leaders gathered at the Baiduri Community Space for the 2026 Brunei Economy Roundtable (BER), a closed-door discussion on Brunei Darussalam’s economic prospects. Organised by the ASEAN and APEC Business Advisory Council (BAC) Brunei, the Roundtable provided a platform for candid dialogue on Brunei’s economic direction, resilience, diversification, and growth opportunities.
Key discussions focused on investment competitiveness, foreign direct investment (FDI), trade expansion, regional integration, sustainability, and digital adoption to boost productivity. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd. Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy, delivered a keynote address outlining government economic policies and priorities for 2026, emphasising public-private collaboration to advance Brunei Vision 2035.
Ti Eng Hui, Chief Executive Officer of Baiduri Bank highlighted the need for actionable outcomes, private sector engagement, and regional cooperation to strengthen competitiveness, investment, and trade. Representatives from Brunei Shell Petroleum, Darussalam Assets Sdn. Bhd., Datastream Digital (DST) Sdn. Bhd., Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), and other organisations participated, sharing insights on business risks, opportunities, and strategies to drive economic growth over the next three to five years.
Now in its fifth year, the Brunei Economic Programme, led by the private sector and ASEAN and APEC BAC Brunei, continues to connect Brunei’s economy with regional and global developments, supporting economic diversification and contributing to the nation’s long-term goals under Brunei Vision 2035