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Brunei’s Hidden Economic Crisis
June 29, 2021

Brunei’s Hidden Economic Crisis

By Asif Ullah Khan
Economic pressures and household debt are taking a toll on the Sultanate's population.

How Brunei Beat COVID-19
June 22, 2020

How Brunei Beat COVID-19

By Austin Bodetti
The small Southeast Asian sultanate is one of the few countries to avoid a massive surge in cases and deaths.
A New Malaysia-Brunei Spat on Maritime Boundary Projects?
March 04, 2020

A New Malaysia-Brunei Spat on Maritime Boundary Projects?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at new reports that the two countries are in a new spat over cross-border projects in their shared maritime boundary.

Brunei: Spoiled Subjects of the Sultan
February 11, 2020

Brunei: Spoiled Subjects of the Sultan

By Robert Bociaga
Life in one of the world's last absolute monarchies.

Brunei: Huawei’s Foothold in Southeast Asia
April 03, 2019

Brunei: Huawei’s Foothold in Southeast Asia

By Austin Bodetti
Huawei’s already substantial presence in the sultanate is likely to extend to building Brunei’s 5G network.

New Brunei Army Commander Makes Singapore Visit
April 11, 2018

New Brunei Army Commander Makes Singapore Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip provided both sides with an opportunity to reinforce bilateral defense ties.

New Brunei Military Chief Makes First Singapore Visit
April 03, 2018

New Brunei Military Chief Makes First Singapore Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip provided both sides with an opportunity to reinforce bilateral defense ties.
What’s Behind Brunei’s New Defense Budget Hike?
March 20, 2018

What’s Behind Brunei’s New Defense Budget Hike?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The double-digit increase in the country’s budget this year should be kept in perspective.

China and Brunei's Growing Economic Ties
July 08, 2016

China and Brunei's Growing Economic Ties

By Rui Hao Puah
The two countries are set to add aquaculture to a growing list of economic projects.

Brunei to Get Its First China Bank
May 02, 2016

Brunei to Get Its First China Bank

By Rui Hao Puah
BOCHK has been given the green light to open a branch in the sultanate.

What’s Behind Brunei’s New Defense Budget for 2016?
March 15, 2016

What’s Behind Brunei’s New Defense Budget for 2016?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look suggests the country is struggling to fund its defense needs amid economic stress.
Brunei’s Economy Running on Empty
February 17, 2016

Brunei’s Economy Running on Empty

By Matthew Prusak
With oil prices dropping, the sultanate is rapidly approaching a crisis.

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