Brunei

Country Brunei
Capital Bandar Seri Begawan
Continent Asia
Currency Brunei dollar(BND)
Languages Malay, Brunei Malay, Tutong, Belait, Dusun & Bisaya

Bandar Seri Begawan

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The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in Asia.

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Brunei - Wikipedia
Brunei - CIA World Fact Book
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BRUNEI ATTRACTS FDI INTEREST AT CHENNAI INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE - TheWireBRUNEI ATTRACTS FDI INTEREST AT CHENNAI INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE  TheWire

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Brunei Tweaks Bridgewater Bet to a Lucrative 20% Stake in Firm - Bloomberg.comBrunei Tweaks Bridgewater Bet to a Lucrative 20% Stake in Firm  Bloomberg.com

Brunei sultan discharged from hospital - Times of IndiaBrunei sultan discharged from hospital  Times of India

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Neither Elon Musk nor Jeff Bezos—the real king of wealth lives in Brunei, and his fortune seems like something out of science fiction - El Adelantado de SegoviaNeither Elon Musk nor Jeff Bezos—the real king of wealth lives in Brunei, and his fortune seems like something out of science fiction  El Adelantado de Segovia

How Brunei’s BruHealth journey charts the future of digital health - The World Economic ForumHow Brunei’s BruHealth journey charts the future of digital health  The World Economic Forum

Sarawak to begin work on Northern Coastal Highway linking Limbang and Lawas through Brunei in Q3 2025 - DayakDailySarawak to begin work on Northern Coastal Highway linking Limbang and Lawas through Brunei in Q3 2025  DayakDaily

UNESCO regional support strategy for Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia - UNESCOUNESCO regional support strategy for Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia  UNESCO

Parliament of Brunei Darussalam strengthens stakeholder collaboration to advance ASEAN RAI Implementation - Food and Agriculture OrganizationParliament of Brunei Darussalam strengthens stakeholder collaboration to advance ASEAN RAI Implementation  Food and Agriculture Organization

Billionaire Ray Dalio Steps Down From Bridgewater Associates, Sovereign-Wealth Fund Of Brunei Acquires Final Stake - BenzingaBillionaire Ray Dalio Steps Down From Bridgewater Associates, Sovereign-Wealth Fund Of Brunei Acquires Final Stake  Benzinga

Mukesh Ambani or Sultan of Brunei, Who has more wealth? One of them owns 7000 cars but... - India.ComMukesh Ambani or Sultan of Brunei, Who has more wealth? One of them owns 7000 cars but...  India.Com

Brunei and Sarawak trade showcase boosts ties between neighbours - thestar.com.myBrunei and Sarawak trade showcase boosts ties between neighbours  thestar.com.my

PTAS Aker Solutions secures extension of brownfield services contract in Brunei - Aker SolutionsPTAS Aker Solutions secures extension of brownfield services contract in Brunei  Aker Solutions

Royal Brunei Airlines begins direct flights to Chennai - The HinduRoyal Brunei Airlines begins direct flights to Chennai  The Hindu

India ransack Brunei in U17 Asian qualifiers opener - AIFFIndia ransack Brunei in U17 Asian qualifiers opener  AIFF

Sultan of Brunei’s $30 billion fortune powers his collection of 7,000 cars and the world’s largest palace - Times of IndiaSultan of Brunei’s $30 billion fortune powers his collection of 7,000 cars and the world’s largest palace  Times of India

PM Modi’s Brunei visit marks 40 years of diplomatic ties, strengthens bilateral relations - DD NewsPM Modi’s Brunei visit marks 40 years of diplomatic ties, strengthens bilateral relations  DD News

Eid 2025 moon sighting: Brunei confirms the date for first day of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesEid 2025 moon sighting: Brunei confirms the date for first day of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah - mfa.gov.cnXi Jinping Holds Talks with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah  mfa.gov.cn

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Meet The Sultan Of Brunei Who Owns 600 Rolls Royce Car - Times NowMeet The Sultan Of Brunei Who Owns 600 Rolls Royce Car  Times Now

EnQuest Picks Up Offshore Oil and Gas Block in Brunei - Offshore Engineer MagazineEnQuest Picks Up Offshore Oil and Gas Block in Brunei  Offshore Engineer Magazine

India to play Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers - AIFFIndia to play Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers  AIFF

Brunei can plug gaps in India's Act East Policy - orfonline.orgBrunei can plug gaps in India's Act East Policy  orfonline.org

Brunei says sultan 'in good health' after being admitted to Malaysian hospital - ReutersBrunei says sultan 'in good health' after being admitted to Malaysian hospital  Reuters

Sultan Of Brunei Owns 'World's Largest Residential Palace, 7,000 Luxury Cars' | Peak Into His $50 Billion F - News18Sultan Of Brunei Owns 'World's Largest Residential Palace, 7,000 Luxury Cars' | Peak Into His $50 Billion F  News18

Brunei Darussalam building a healthier future with whole-of-government One Health strategy - World Health Organization (WHO)Brunei Darussalam building a healthier future with whole-of-government One Health strategy  World Health Organization (WHO)

EC-Council Partners with Tyne Solutions to Build Brunei’s Next-Gen Cybersecurity Workforce - EC-CouncilEC-Council Partners with Tyne Solutions to Build Brunei’s Next-Gen Cybersecurity Workforce  EC-Council

Is This Mercedes W140 Paradise? It's Raining 500 SEL And 600 SEL Sedans In Brunei - HotCarsIs This Mercedes W140 Paradise? It's Raining 500 SEL And 600 SEL Sedans In Brunei  HotCars

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo’s Remarks at the Ramadhan Briefing for Local Media and Think Tanks_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo’s Remarks at the Ramadhan Briefing for Local Media and Think Tanks_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

In Brunei, Modi to sign space cooperation pact, discuss boosting sagging trade, energy ties with Sultan - The HinduIn Brunei, Modi to sign space cooperation pact, discuss boosting sagging trade, energy ties with Sultan  The Hindu

Brunei sets regional benchmark with poultry self-sufficiency - aviNewsBrunei sets regional benchmark with poultry self-sufficiency  aviNews

EnQuest makes Brunei debut and plans to exploit historical discoveries - Upstream OnlineEnQuest makes Brunei debut and plans to exploit historical discoveries  Upstream Online

Brunei's largest bank warns of SMS phishing scams - The Peninsula QatarBrunei's largest bank warns of SMS phishing scams  The Peninsula Qatar

Brunei’s sultan released from Malaysian hospital - AP NewsBrunei’s sultan released from Malaysian hospital  AP News

Brunei tweaks Bridgewater bet to a lucrative 20% stake in firm - The Business TimesBrunei tweaks Bridgewater bet to a lucrative 20% stake in firm  The Business Times

Sarawak–Brunei trade hits RM3.39 billion as STATOB strengthens cross-border ties - DayakDailySarawak–Brunei trade hits RM3.39 billion as STATOB strengthens cross-border ties  DayakDaily

EnQuest awarded production sharing agreement for offshore Brunei gas fields - World OilEnQuest awarded production sharing agreement for offshore Brunei gas fields  World Oil

Brunei ruler discharged from hospital, resting in Malaysia - ReutersBrunei ruler discharged from hospital, resting in Malaysia  Reuters

India, Brunei agree to enhance defence, space cooperation; announce Bandar Seri Begawan-Chennai direct fli - The Economic TimesIndia, Brunei agree to enhance defence, space cooperation; announce Bandar Seri Begawan-Chennai direct fli  The Economic Times

Brunei: UN Human Rights Council calls on government to repeal and review restrictive laws - Civicus MonitorBrunei: UN Human Rights Council calls on government to repeal and review restrictive laws  Civicus Monitor

HKIC leads its first overseas delegation to Malaysia and Brunei - The Standard (HK)HKIC leads its first overseas delegation to Malaysia and Brunei  The Standard (HK)

Jersey player in the running for acreage offshore Brunei - Offshore-Energy.bizJersey player in the running for acreage offshore Brunei  Offshore-Energy.biz

Brunei ruler returns home after hospital admission in Malaysia - ReutersBrunei ruler returns home after hospital admission in Malaysia  Reuters

PM Modi takes aim at China in Brunei, says India not for ‘expansionism’ - The HinduPM Modi takes aim at China in Brunei, says India not for ‘expansionism’  The Hindu

Non-resident EU Ambassador Denis Chaibi presents his credentials to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam - EEASNon-resident EU Ambassador Denis Chaibi presents his credentials to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam  EEAS

PM Modi arrives in Brunei, the first leg of two-nation visit - The HinduPM Modi arrives in Brunei, the first leg of two-nation visit  The Hindu

7,000 cars, over 1,700-room palace, and ?4,300-cr golden jet: This ultra rich Sultan once hosted PM Modi - The Economic Times7,000 cars, over 1,700-room palace, and ?4,300-cr golden jet: This ultra rich Sultan once hosted PM Modi  The Economic Times

Congratulatory Message from Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo, on the Occasion of His Majesty’s 79th Birthday_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnCongratulatory Message from Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo, on the Occasion of His Majesty’s 79th Birthday_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Brunei enforces key provisions of Competition Act - thestar.com.myBrunei enforces key provisions of Competition Act  thestar.com.my

Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Addresses the Summit of the Future - UN MediaSultan of Brunei Darussalam Addresses the Summit of the Future  UN Media

Mandiri Cup™ 2025 – Report: Indonesia 8-0 Brunei - ASEAN United FCMandiri Cup™ 2025 – Report: Indonesia 8-0 Brunei  ASEAN United FC

Glowing gains for Brunei despite diversification growing pains - East Asia ForumGlowing gains for Brunei despite diversification growing pains  East Asia Forum

Royal Brunei Land Forces welcomes new commander - thestar.com.myRoyal Brunei Land Forces welcomes new commander  thestar.com.my

Digital 2025: Brunei Darussalam - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Brunei Darussalam  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

PM Modi's Historic Visit To Brunei To Bolster Cooperation In Space, Defence - NDTVPM Modi's Historic Visit To Brunei To Bolster Cooperation In Space, Defence  NDTV

Brunei’s 78-year-old sultan hospitalised in Malaysia - South China Morning PostBrunei’s 78-year-old sultan hospitalised in Malaysia  South China Morning Post

Brunei ruler in stable condition in hospital, Malaysia PM's office says - ReutersBrunei ruler in stable condition in hospital, Malaysia PM's office says  Reuters

PM Modi meets Brunei’s Sultan: To strengthen bilateral ties, expand trade, and enhance cooperation - The HinduPM Modi meets Brunei’s Sultan: To strengthen bilateral ties, expand trade, and enhance cooperation  The Hindu

PM Modi’s Brunei, Singapore Visit: First ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister - The HinduPM Modi’s Brunei, Singapore Visit: First ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister  The Hindu

Brunei: Britain’s Neo-Colonial Oil Hub Near China - Progressive InternationalBrunei: Britain’s Neo-Colonial Oil Hub Near China  Progressive International

Brunei unveils first licensing round for more than a decade - Upstream OnlineBrunei unveils first licensing round for more than a decade  Upstream Online

Brunei must refine and regionalise its economic approaches - East Asia ForumBrunei must refine and regionalise its economic approaches  East Asia Forum

Shell taps Asian duo for ‘first major’ decom project offshore Brunei - Offshore-Energy.bizShell taps Asian duo for ‘first major’ decom project offshore Brunei  Offshore-Energy.biz

MOFA thanks the Philippines, Brunei for granting visa-free entry - Taiwan TodayMOFA thanks the Philippines, Brunei for granting visa-free entry  Taiwan Today

High Commissioner to Brunei - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsHigh Commissioner to Brunei  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Brunei grants Taiwanese travelers visa-free entry - Focus TaiwanBrunei grants Taiwanese travelers visa-free entry  Focus Taiwan

PM Modi embarks on three-day visit to Brunei, Singapore - Times of IndiaPM Modi embarks on three-day visit to Brunei, Singapore  Times of India

EnQuest secures PSA for offshore Brunei gas fields - Yahoo FinanceEnQuest secures PSA for offshore Brunei gas fields  Yahoo Finance

Brunei important partner in India’s Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific Vision: PM Modi to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah - DD NewsBrunei important partner in India’s Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific Vision: PM Modi to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah  DD News

Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at Opening Session of the Regional Workshop on Climate Change, in Brunei Darussalam - ASEAN Main PortalSecretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at Opening Session of the Regional Workshop on Climate Change, in Brunei Darussalam  ASEAN Main Portal

List of Richest Footballers in the World - Jagran JoshList of Richest Footballers in the World  Jagran Josh

Royal Brunei's Surprise Return: UK's 2nd Longest Flight is Back! - Simple FlyingRoyal Brunei's Surprise Return: UK's 2nd Longest Flight is Back!  Simple Flying

Brunei announces enforcement on abuse of dominant positions - thestar.com.myBrunei announces enforcement on abuse of dominant positions  thestar.com.my

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Meets with Ang Kian Guan, President-elect of Brunei-China One Belt One Road Association - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Meets with Ang Kian Guan, President-elect of Brunei-China One Belt One Road Association  mfa.gov.cn

Brunei’s Move to Attract Indian Tourists – India Report - SkiftBrunei’s Move to Attract Indian Tourists – India Report  Skift

CARAT Brunei 2024 FINEX - pacom.milCARAT Brunei 2024 FINEX  pacom.mil

3 things to know about Brunei Darussalam, with PM Modi’s official visit - The Indian Express3 things to know about Brunei Darussalam, with PM Modi’s official visit  The Indian Express

Brunei Darussalam's Top 10 Startups That Tech Professionals Should Watch Out For in 2025 - nucamp.coBrunei Darussalam's Top 10 Startups That Tech Professionals Should Watch Out For in 2025  nucamp.co

PTAS Aker Solutions Secures Contract Extension with Brunei Shell Petroleum - RigzonePTAS Aker Solutions Secures Contract Extension with Brunei Shell Petroleum  Rigzone

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Attends Calligraphy Gala - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Attends Calligraphy Gala  fmprc.gov.cn

Sultan of Brunei's 50th birthday celebrations had included a performance by a music legend who was paid 125 Crore, and a polo match with this member of the British Royal Family. Can you guess who they are? - GQ IndiaSultan of Brunei's 50th birthday celebrations had included a performance by a music legend who was paid 125 Crore, and a polo match with this member of the British Royal Family. Can you guess who they are?  GQ India

Brunei sultan in Kuala Lumpur hospital for ‘fatigue’: Malaysia government sources - Arab NewsBrunei sultan in Kuala Lumpur hospital for ‘fatigue’: Malaysia government sources  Arab News

Universiti Malaysia Sabah encourages Brunei tourism players to listen, observe and learn from Nature - thestar.com.myUniversiti Malaysia Sabah encourages Brunei tourism players to listen, observe and learn from Nature  thestar.com.my

PM Modi, On Historic Visit To Brunei, Goes To Iconic Mosque, Meets Families - NDTVPM Modi, On Historic Visit To Brunei, Goes To Iconic Mosque, Meets Families  NDTV

Brunei bank warns public about rising SMS phishing scams - thesun.myBrunei bank warns public about rising SMS phishing scams  thesun.my

Malaysia, Brunei confident ASEAN can be model for global peace - The VibesMalaysia, Brunei confident ASEAN can be model for global peace  The Vibes

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PM Modi arrives in Brunei, becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the nation - The Indian ExpressPM Modi arrives in Brunei, becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the nation  The Indian Express

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PM Modi arrives in Brunei, gets warm reception by Crown Prince - Times of IndiaPM Modi arrives in Brunei, gets warm reception by Crown Prince  Times of India

Anwar: Malaysia, Brunei back Asean as global peace model amid Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire - Malay MailAnwar: Malaysia, Brunei back Asean as global peace model amid Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire  Malay Mail

Brunei's sultan 'feeling tired, resting' at hospital, says Malaysian premier - Anadolu AjansiBrunei's sultan 'feeling tired, resting' at hospital, says Malaysian premier  Anadolu Ajansi

PM Modi, Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties - DD NewsPM Modi, Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties  DD News

Xi holds talks with Brunei's Sultan - XinhuaXi holds talks with Brunei's Sultan  Xinhua

Who is Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, owner of world’s largest residential palace, over 7,000 cars? - The Indian ExpressWho is Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, owner of world’s largest residential palace, over 7,000 cars?  The Indian Express

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