The nation will benefit in the long term if it continues to be open to foreign expertise. This will help the country to establish its business culture and environment faster, based on international best practice. Hassanal Bolkiah basebenefitbusiness share on social
We are increasing our efforts to attract the right kind of foreign investors through our various agencies. Hassanal Bolkiah agencyattracteffort Change image and share on social
The level of our educational development is high and serves as a strong basis for our future progress. Hassanal Bolkiah basisdevelopmenteducational Change image and share on social
Our strength in finance has led us to set up an international financial centre with medium and long-term objectives, especially to develop Islamic financial and insurance services. Hassanal Bolkiah centredevelopfinance Change image and share on social
We will host the Asean summit in November this year. It will be an occasion to reflect on our achievements collectively and to look at how Asean can maintain its leading role in regional and international cooperation. Hassanal Bolkiah achievementaseancollectively share on social
We are considering various ways of making use of our oil and gas downstream industries. This is to be complemented with the import of oil and gas from other sources as raw materials. Hassanal Bolkiah complementdownstreamimport Change image and share on social
Brunei Darussalam is one of the oldest kingdoms in South East Asia. Hassanal Bolkiah asiabruneidarussalam Change image and share on social
The development of our human resources is an area in which we need to do well as it is decisive in determining the success of our diversification programme. Hassanal Bolkiah areadecisivedetermine Change image and share on social
Today, bilateral relations with Britain are excellent, with cooperation in many areas and both countries continuing to work on strengthening these ties. Hassanal Bolkiah areabilateralbritain Change image and share on social
Asean is obviously a very important association for us. Over the past 30 years Asean has made great strides in regional cooperation covering a number of areas, although recently it has been under strain because of the financial crisis and other challenges. Hassanal Bolkiah areaaseanassociation share on social