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Bandar Seri Begawan, 26 February 2026 – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) today launched the Brunei MSME Festival 2026 Ramadhan Edition at Setia Point, providing structured market access, sales opportunities and export linkages for Brunei’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).  Held from 26 February to 1 March 2026, the four-day Festival brings together more than 140 local businesses across 190 booths , representing key consumer-driven sectors including foo

Bandar Seri Begawan, 11 February 2026 – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) today officially launched the Brunei Startup Summit 2026 , marking the start of a two-day platform supporting entrepreneurship startup growth, and regional collaboration, reinforcing Brunei Darussalam’s focus on building a resilient, innovation-driven economy.  The Brunei Startup Summit brought together over 500 participants , comprising startup founders, innovators, investors, corporates, po

Bandar Seri Begawan, 08 December 2025  – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) organised the 2nd MSME Roundtable Series on Manpower and Workforce Challenges held today, 8 th  December 2025 at J Hotel, providing a platform for convening government agencies, business councils, and local enterprises to collectively address key workforce challenges affecting MSME competitiveness. The MSME Roundtable Series is held in collaboration with the National Chamber of Commerce and

Bandar Seri Begawan, 20 November 2025 – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) successfully hosted Enterprise Growth Connect (EGC) 2025 at the Indera Samudra Grand Hall, The Empire Brunei, on Thursday, 20 November 2025, under the theme “Powering Local Participation.” EGC, a flagship event powered by DARe LINKS and an initiative by BEDB, serves as a premier avenue for facilitating purposeful client–vendor (B2B) engagements that drive in-country value, private-sector g

Rayyan Sufian, one of the youth speakers during the YOU2025 event Bandar Seri Begawan, 15 August 2025 - The Brunei Economic Development...

Bandar Seri Begawan, 21 July 2025 – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) today welcomed Members of the Legislative Council for a...

Bandar Seri Begawan, 11 July 2025 – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), in collaboration with the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brunei Darussalam (NCCIBD), ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Brunei, APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Brunei, and the BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) Brunei, officially held the first session of the MSME Roundtable Series , themed “Unlocking Growth in Brunei’s Food Industry” on Thursday, 10th July 2025. Ove

Royal Bershire Hall, Tarindak D’Polo, Jerudong, 12 May 2025 – Held under the theme “Collaborate for Growth, Innovate for Success,” the...

The Brunei Startup Summit (BSS) returned for its second edition on January 22 to 23, bringing together 400 key figures from the local and...

Bridging the Gap Between Business and Government Opportunities to develop Belait’s economic potential were at the forefront of...

Host of the Airport Economist Professor Tim Harcourt with Brunei's Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister of Finance...

An engaged crowd at the Third Series of Engagement Sessions [Brunei Darussalam, 27 November 2024] – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) held its third session of the BEDB Engagement Series, titled “Understanding Manpower Processes,” on 27 November 2024 at the Main Auditorium of the Design & Technology Building in Kg Anggerek Desa. This full-day event was organized in collaboration with various government agencies to provide local businesses with a clearer understandi

Brunei’s High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Alaihuddin (3rd L)) and Brunei Economic Development Board Acting CEO Daniel Leong (3rd R) with attendees at Brunei's first Investment Seminar held in Chennai at the ITC Grand Chola. Brunei Darussalam’s potential as a gateway to the ASEAN and regional markets was showcased at the Brunei Economic Development Board’s (BEDB) inaugural Investment Seminar in Chennai, held at the ITC Grand Chola on November 6, 2024

Process Pensijilan Halal [Brunei Darussalam, 29 August 2024] – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) continues its efforts to...

[Sydney, Australia, 29-31 August 2024] – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) participated in the Australia–ASEAN Business Forum...

[Brunei Darussalam, 8 August 2024] – The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) launched the first in a series of collaborative events...

ANGGEREK DESA, BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 7 JUNE 2024: The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), through Darussalam Enterprise (DARe), in...

Singapore – On 5 June 2024, the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) hosted a Roundtable Discussion at the Royal Plaza on Scotts...

[Brunei Darussalam, 18 November 2023] – The Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam, the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB)...

Brunei Darussalam, [January 24, 2024] - The first-ever Brunei Startup Summit kicked off on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at the Rizqun International Hotel, bringing together local and international startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and stakeholders. Organized by the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) through Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) in collaboration with Brunei Innovation Lab (BIL), the summit aims to foster growth, collaboration, and innov