As global markets increasingly shift towards low-carbon production, Brunei’s industries are facing growing pressure to decarbonise while remaining competitive and capturing new economic opportunities. Moderated by Allen Lai, Managing Director of Confer Sdn Bhd, the second panel discussion featured Dr Harri Kiiski of Brunei Fertilizer Industries (BFI), Patrick Lau of Brunei Methanol Company (BMC), Leonard Lee of Baiduri Bank and Dr Ngiam Shi Song of Hibiscus EP (Brunei) B.V. T

Brunei’s green economy ambitions are entering a more practical phase, with policymakers, industry leaders and financial institutions increasingly focused on implementation, investment readiness and long-term economic resilience. Drawing on insights from the recent UK mission to London and Aberdeen, discussions throughout the session explored how partnerships, financing and policy alignment can help accelerate Brunei’s transition towards a more sustainable and diversified econ

Sustainability is no longer just an environmental responsibility but an economic opportunity that will shape the future competitiveness and resilience of economies across ASEAN and the wider Asia-Pacific region, highlighted H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP, during her remarks at the Brunei Sustainable Economy Forum 2026. Key Takeaways Sustainability and economic resilience are becoming increasingly import

Brunei’s transition towards a more sustainable and diversified economy will require stronger collaboration between government, industry and innovation, Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Haji Khairuddin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Economy), said during his keynote address at the Brunei Sustainable Economy Forum 2026. The session highlighted growing momentum in renewable energy, sustainability initiatives and public-private partnerships as Brunei adv