On May 21, the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) officially amended its Guidelines on FinTech Regulatory Sandbox. This instrument was intended to be “a catalyst for innovation in the financial sector”.
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Porsche Brunei hosts Saturdays@Porsche classic day exhibition
On May 23, Porsche Centre Brunei commenced its Saturdays@Porsche initiative. Themed “Porsche Classic Day”, the exhibition showcased the enduring allure of Porsche Classic collections, which remained on display until May 30.
Bruneian influencer arrested over fatal assault in South Jakarta
Police authorities in Jakarta have arrested a Bruneian influencer in connection with the death of a man following an alleged assault in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta earlier this month.
London’s Inchcape launches Imperial Motors joint venture in Brunei
London-headquartered multinational automotive distributor and retailer Inchcape has established Imperial Motors, a new joint venture with its subsidiary Inchcape Brunei Darussalam on May 21.
Ocean Week Brunei returns with competitions and grants for ocean advocates
On May 20, organisers of Ocean Week Brunei announced the opening of submissions for several initiatives aimed at promoting marine conservation and public engagement ahead of the annual event later this year. The programmes include the Brunei Ocean Arts – Photography Competition 2026, the Ocean Voices: Video Competition 2026, as well as nominations for the Ocean Hero Award 2026 and applications for the Ocean Youth Grant 2026.
Brunei eyes launch of stock exchange by 2027
Brunei Darussalam is planning to establish its own stock exchange by the third quarter of 2027, subject to the completion of an economic ecosystem and market model, a government minister said on March 19.
Brunei aligns economic growth with environmental sustainability framework
On March 17, Brunei Darussalam is strengthening its approach to balancing economic development with environmental protection through a policy-driven framework focused on sustainability.
ASEAN raises alarm over energy concern due to Middle East conflict
ASEAN’s foreign ministers have urged diplomatic and peaceful solutions to the escalating crisis in Middle East, warning that the conflict could drive up energy prices, worsen inflation and threaten food security across the region.
Southeast Asia divided in reaction to the Middle East crisis
The US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the latter’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his influential aides on February 28, prompted different reactions across Southeast Asia. While geographically distant, Southeast Asian governments stated concerns, expressed with cautious language, economic anxiety, and, in some countries, blunt condemnation.
Vietnam and Brunei reaffirm bilateral ties through cultural workshop
The Ambassador of Vietnam to Brunei Darussalam, Tran Anh Vu, and the President of the Veteran Association of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PERWIRA), Lt Col (Rtd) Ramli Abdul Hadis, have underscored the role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening bilateral ties.