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Brunei

Brunei · BRN · Southeast Asia

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Risk Score

Guarded Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Brunei is a small, wealthy Southeast Asian sultanate located on the island of Borneo, known for its abundant oil and natural gas reserves. It is an absolute monarchy with a high standard of living and a generous welfare system. The government is actively pursuing economic diversification to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons.

Leadership

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

Sultan and Prime Minister

Government: Absolute Monarchy

Economy

GDP

$18.0B

GDP per Capita

$40.0K

GDP Growth

+2.0%

Inflation

2.5%

Unemployment

5.0%

Crude oil and natural gas productionRefiningFinancial servicesConstruction

Trade

Key Exports

Crude oilNatural gasPetroleum products

Key Imports

Machinery and transport equipmentManufactured goodsFoodChemicals

Top Partners

JapanSouth KoreaIndiaChinaSingapore

Headlines (8)

The Star1d ago

Brunei Sultan presents house keys to 300 National Housing Scheme recipients

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The Star2d ago

Scouts foster Brunei-Indonesia friendship

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The Star5d ago

Two men sentenced in Brunei customs offence case

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The Star6d ago

How Malaysia is advancing climate action, energy security, and resilience

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The Star6d ago

Brunei Court of Appeal increases sentence on security guard for sexually assaulting two boys

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The StarJun 30

Brunei reaffirms trade commitment to deliver meaningful economic benefits

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The StarJun 28

Brunei briefing boosts online scam awareness

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The StarJun 26

Search continues for man feared attacked by crocodile in Brunei's Sungai Bera

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