Brunei

Roundtable Discussion with H.E. Dato Erywan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II

The Council hosted a roundtable discussion with Minister Erywan who shared his perspectives with the U.S. business community on Brunei’s diversification efforts as well as the latest development in Brunei following a cabinet reshuffle.

2017 Brunei Business Mission

The US-ASEAN Business Council met with Dato Paduka Awang Haji Jamain bin Haji Julaihi, Deputy Minister of Energy and Industry’s at the Prime Minister’s Office in Bandar Seri Begawan during the 2017 Brunei Business Mission from October 17-18.

2017 Brunei Business Mission

The US-ASEAN Business Council met with Minister of Communications, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat during its business mission to Brunei from October 17-18. During the mission, the Council delegation reiterated the U.S. private sector’s commitment to the Bruneian economy.

2017 Brunei Business Mission

The US-ASEAN Business Council met with Minister of Education, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman during its business mission to Brunei from October 17-18. The meeting touched on Brunei’s recent success of pioneering leading universities in the region. The Council delegation offered its full support to Brunei’s efforts in becoming the next regional educational hub.

2017 Brunei Business Mission

The US-ASEAN Business Council met with Minister of Health, Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Zulkarnain bin Haji Hanafi during its business mission to Brunei from October 17-18. The mission allowed the Government of Brunei and representatives of the US private sector to discuss numerous opportunities for growth in Brunei as it continues to improve and develop its healthcare system.

2014 Brunei Business Mission – September 11, 2014

Brunei Mission delegates and Ambassador Shields met with Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Pehin Lim, along with senior officials from the Energy Department, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Brunei Economic Development Board and Brunei Investment Agency.

ASEAN Ambassadors' Tour, Memphis – May 5, 2014

ASEAN diplomats experience trade facilitation first hand at Federal Express’ main logistics hub in Memphis, TN. Pictured are Amb. Ashok Mirpuri (Singapore), Amb. Awang Adek bin Hussin (Malaysia), Amb. Kyo Myaw Htut (Myanmar), Amb. Vijavat Isarabhakdi (Thailand), Amb. Seng Soukhathivong (Laos), Amb. Yusoff Abd Hamid (Brunei), Minister Counselor Adam Tugio (Indonesia) and DCM Nguyen Huy Dung (Vietnam).

USABC Gala Dinner - Nov 29, 2012

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt M. Campbell shared his memories of President Obama's historic trip to Myanmar at the Council's gala dinner on November 29.

2011 Business Mission to Brunei

U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Daniel Shields hosted the Council delegation at his Official Residence in Bandar Seri Begawan along with Vincent Cheong, CEO of the Brunei Economic Development Board. The Mission was led by Bill Lafferrandre of ConocoPhillips and Alex Feldman of the Council.

NEWS & UPDATES

Brunei Update: September 6, 2018
05 Sep 2018

Brunei Update: August 7, 2018
07 Aug 2018

Brunei Update: July 9, 2018
09 Jul 2018

Brunei Update: June 10, 2018
11 Jun 2018

Brunei Update: May 6, 2018
09 May 2018

Brunei Analytical Update: March 26, 2018
02 Apr 2018

US-Brunei Committee Chair

Our Team

Kim Yaeger
Director, Maritime Southeast Asia
kyaeger@usasean.org

Artha Sirait
Senior Manager, Brunei
asirait@usasean.org

Emma Tabatabai
Country Representative, Malaysia
emma@usasean.org

Last updated: 9 May 2018