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The Star
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Brunei business conference spotlights innovation-driven growth
A general view of Bandar Seri Begawan from Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas. Brunei is strategically located in one of the world's fastest-growing regions. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: For Brunei to pursue the country's Vision 2035 for a high quality of life, a dynamic and sustainable economy and a well-educated society, growth needs to be driven by innovation, digital progress, sustainability and inclusivity, a government minister said on Tuesday (July 1). Brunei also has to effectively address current global trends and challenges, such as investment in disruptive technologies including artificial intelligence as potential sources of future growth, said Abdul Manaf Metussin, minister of primary resources and tourism, at the Brunei Business Conference 2025 held near the capital on Tuesday. The minister also said Brunei is strategically located in one of the world's fastest-growing regions, offering significant opportunities for growth in deep-tech sectors through advanced, research-driven innovations that address complex challenges. Abdul Saman Ahmad, president of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brunei and an Asean Business Advisory Council member, said achieving Brunei Vision 2035 takes a whole-of-nation approach, and the private sector has a pivotal role to play, not just in economic growth but also in shaping the future of policy and regional cooperation. Under the theme "Building a Future-Ready Economy: Investment, Innovation and Inclusive Growth," the Brunei Business Conference 2025 gathered over 200 senior policymakers, business leaders, and regional partners for a strategic dialogue on Brunei's economic transformation and its role in a rapidly evolving regional and global landscape. - Xinhua
The Star
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
MoU expands Brunei, Iran economic cooperation
President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture Samad Hassanzadeh and President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brunei Darussalam Abdul Saman Ahmad signing the memorandum of understanding. - Iran Embassy in Brunei BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and Brunei aims to bolster economic cooperation through various means, including the exchange of market data and regulatory information. Signed by President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture Samad Hassanzadeh and President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brunei Darussalam Abdul Saman Ahmad, the MoU promotes trade and investment. The agreement outlines support for trade and investment delegations and encourages collaborative events such as exhibitions and trade fairs in both countries. The five-year MoU was formalised during the Iran Expo 2025 event. During a meeting between the Iranian and Bruneian chamber presidents, the establishment of a joint chamber of commerce was highlighted as a crucial step towards stronger bilateral ties. Both parties underscored the significance of leveraging their natural resources and cultural heritage for mutual benefit and stressed the importance of closer cooperation to strengthen trade relations. The potential for collaboration in cultural and educational exchanges was also noted. The emphasis on establishing a joint chamber and facilitating the exchange of trade delegations reflects a shared commitment to building more structured and robust economic ties between Iran and Brunei. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
