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  January 15, 2021 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Brunei Launches Economic Blueprint: Salient Features

  Brunei Darussalam launched the Brunei Economic Blueprint in early January 2021, which provides guidelines on how the country can develop a dynamic and sustainable economy.
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  September 24, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Audit and Compliance in Brunei: A Guide for Foreign Investors

  Private and public companies in Brunei are obligated to audit their accounts as well as hold annual general meetings once a year.
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  September 4, 2020 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore and Brunei Establish Green Lane for Essential Travel

  On September 1, 2020, Singapore and Brunei established a green lane for short-term business and official trips between the two countries.
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  February 22, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 7 minutes
  

  German FDI in ASEAN Part I: Brunei and Cambodia

  ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about Germany’s investments in Brunei and Cambodia in the first part of our four-part article on German FDI in ASEAN.
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  February 14, 2019 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Brunei’s Investment Outlook for 2019

  Brunei’s government has in recent times sought to diversify the country’s economy by reducing its reliance on its hydrocarbon exports and focusing on industries such as information and communication technology and halal manufacturing. Read more about the country’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2019 in our latest article.
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  March 1, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei

  For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.
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  July 27, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Laos Investment Incentives, Brunei Halal Certification, and Myanmar Livestock Exports – ASEAN Regulatory Brief

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Laos’ incentives for tourism sector investors, discuss Brunei’s latest Halal regulations, and focus on the lifting of the livestock export ban in Myanmar.
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  July 10, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Import and Export Procedures in Brunei – Best Practices

  With Brunei’s single window customs clearance and low tariff rates, exporting into and importing out of the small sovereign state is considerably easier than trading with some of its South East Asian neighbors. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of Brunei.
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  May 26, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Green Energy Initiatives, Myanmar Industrial Zone Land Use, and Brunei Companies Act Amendments

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on the Philippines’ clean energy initiatives, discuss Myanmar’s crackdown on real estate speculation in its industrial zones, and highlight recent amendments to Brunei’s Companies Act.
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  March 16, 2016 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Foreign Banks in Myanmar, Thai Minimum Wages, and Increasing SME Aid in Brunei

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we discuss the issuance of new banking licenses in Myanmar, highlight rising minimum wages in Thailand, and analyze the impact of SME support in Brunei.