A Mix of History and Nature Brunei is an affluent country with many sites of historical interest, sylvan parks and activities which capitalise on the country’s relatively untouched rainforest. Hiking in mountainous areas or taking a stroll and some light exercise in one of the country’s parks, such as Tasek Lama in the centre of… Continue reading A Mix of History and Nature
A Secretive Investment Agency With a Difference The Brunei Investment Agency (BIA), founded in 1983, is a government-owned investment organisation that holds and manages Brunei’s general reserve fund and its external assets. As with most sovereign wealth funds, it was created to control Brunei’s general reserve funds, grow its external holdings, diversify its revenue base,… Continue reading A Secretive Investment Agency With a Difference
Young, Growing and Contented Population The population of Brunei is both young and growing. About one-quarter of the population is under the age 15, and roughly half under 30. The birth rate is around the global average, while the death rate is among the lowest in the world at 4.73%, partly because of the youthful… Continue reading Young, Growing and Contented Population
Vision 2035 to Build Sustainable Economy Wawasan Brunei 2035 or Brunei Vision 2035, inaugurated by the government of Brunei in 2007, aims to transform the country with a focus on achieving international standards in education and skills development for its citizens. Achieving a better quality of life which is comparable to the world’s top ten… Continue reading Vision 2035 to Build Sustainable Economy
A Sultan and a Prime Minister The Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, is one of the world’s longest-reigning and few remaining absolute monarchs. The Sultan rules from the opulent golden-domed Istana Nurul Iman palace, located in Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan, which is thought to be the world’s largest residential palace. He… Continue reading A Sultan and a Prime Minister
Land of Riches & Zero Income Tax Negara Brunei Darussalam (State of Brunei, Abode of Peace [Darussalam]),or just Brunei, is a small, equatorial sultanate along the northern coast of the island of Borneo in South-East Asia. The South China Sea lies to the north and on all other sides it is bordered by the Malaysian… Continue reading Land of Riches & Zero Income Tax
