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Brunei

Brunei ยท BRN ยท Southeast Asia

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Risk Score

Guardedโ†’ Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Brunei Darussalam is a small, wealthy sultanate located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Its economy is almost entirely dependent on its extensive oil and natural gas reserves, which provide a high standard of living for its citizens. The country is an absolute monarchy, with the Sultan serving as both head of state and government.

Leadership

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

Sultan and Prime Minister

GOVERNMENT: Absolute Monarchy

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof

Dato Dr. Amin Liew Abdullah

Economy

GDP

$18.0B

GDP per Capita

$40.0K

GDP Growth

+2.0%

Inflation

2.5%

Unemployment

5.0%

Oil and Natural Gas ExtractionPetroleum RefiningFinancial ServicesConstruction

Trade

Key Exports

Crude OilNatural GasPetroleum ProductsChemicals

Key Imports

Machinery and Transport EquipmentManufactured GoodsFoodstuffsChemicals

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Headlines (8)

The TribuneAug 8

Qutub Minar lights up with ASEAN emblem on bloc's 59th founding anniversary

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The StarAug 7

Brunei records surge in visitor arrivals

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The StarAug 4

Joint operation unearths offences in Brunei

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The StarAug 4

Four new Cabinet ministers sworn into Brunei's Legislative Council

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The StarAug 3

Brunei reaffirms commitment to smart, sustainable cities under Ipoh Accord

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The StarAug 3

Brunei Tutong festival draws hundreds with parade, fireworks, bazaar

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The StarAug 2

Four Brunei farms earn pesticide-free certification

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The StarJul 31

Brunei orders removal of Argentina food products after porcine DNA detected

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