Brunei: Asia’s Hardest Place To Invest

Brunei, a small, oil-rich country in Southeast Asia, is not a good place to invest right now. Although it once had wealth from oil, the economy has been weak for years, and growth is slow. Brunei relies too much on oil and has not developed other industries like Malaysia or Dubai. Foreign investors face many [...]

Brunei’s Fight to Diversify Its Economy

Brunei, a small but wealthy nation, is under pressure to diversify from a petroleum-based economy. Since its oil reserves are going to last around 30 years, the government is looking at diversification measures like other richer Gulf nations. These involve developing tourism, trade, and the attraction of skilled personnel. Yet, because Brunei is so small [...]

Growing Religious Pressure On Christians In Brunei

In Brunei, being a Christian, especially if you’ve left Islam, can be very difficult. People who convert from Islam face strong pressure to return to their former faith, and it’s even punishable by law. Churches that are not part of traditional Christian groups cannot register as churches. Instead, they must register as companies or family [...]

Freedom Of Assembly And Association Under Restriction In Brunei

In Brunei, freedom of association and peaceful assembly are heavily restricted. The law does not protect these rights, and long-standing emergency powers are used to control public gatherings. Under the 2005 Societies Order, more than 10 people cannot meet for a purpose without registering with the government. Human rights groups, both local and international, are [...]

Brunei’s Struggle To Diversify Its Economy

Brunei’s economy has not grown much in recent years and still depends heavily on oil and gas. This makes the country’s income unstable because oil prices change often and reserves are shrinking. The government wants to reduce this risk by developing other industries like tourism, digital services, halal products, and finance. A national plan called [...]

Brunei’s Push For Disability Inclusion Amid Challenges

In Brunei, people with disabilities (PWDs) face many challenges. About 1% of the population has disabilities, and many live in relative poverty because they struggle to find jobs, get an education, and access digital tools. The government gives financial support through the OKU card and helps caregivers, but many PWDs still have trouble joining the [...]

Youth In Brunei: Hopes And Challenges

Brunei's young people are vital to shaping the country's future, and recent events like the Temburong Information Programme show they are stepping up, learning about fake news, cybercrime, AI ethics, cultural values, and youth policy. However, they also face serious challenges today. Even though many are well-educated, youth unemployment and underemployment are persistent problems. Reports [...]

Brunei’s Youth Face Jobs Gap And Brain Drain

In Brunei, youth employment remains a major concern in 2025. Many young people, especially graduates, are struggling to find good jobs. Unemployment among youth is still high, around 18–19%, and many of those who do work are underemployed, meaning they have jobs below their skill level or are working part-time when they want full-time work. [...]

Brunei’s Repression Of Civic Freedoms

Brunei’s civic space is rated as “repressed” by international human rights organizations. The country is ruled by an absolute monarchy, and the Sultan holds full power under a state of emergency in place since 1962. There are no laws that protect freedom of speech, assembly, or association. Strict laws like the Sedition Act and Penal [...]

The Dusuns In Brunei

In Brunei, the Dusuns are an ethnic minority mostly living in the Tutong District. They traditionally follow animist beliefs and worship a spirit god called Derato. Their main religious ritual is called Temarok, held after the rice harvest. Another important event is Adau Gayoh, celebrated on May 1st. Many Dusuns have now converted to Islam [...]

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