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Inchcape Strengthens Brunei Automotive Market with Imperial Motors Joint Venture

Inchcape, a global automotive distribution player, recently announced the establishment of Imperial Motors Sdn Bhd, a new joint venture in Brunei Darussalam. This strategic initiative aims to enhance Inchcape Brunei's existing operations and unlock future distribution opportunities, thereby strengthening its presence and capabilities in the local automotive sector. The formation of Imperial Motors reflects Inchcape's long-term commitment to the Brunei market and their strategy to build a diverse and scaled distribution network across the Asia Pacific.

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Proton 10,000 sMILEs Convoy Breaks Borders: From Kota Kinabalu to Bandar Seri Begawan with a Smile

PAD Motors, the official Proton dealer in Brunei, welcomed the cross-border 10,000 sMILEs convoy that arrived from Sabah on May 16 — a collaborative event with Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to promote tourism, culture, and goodwill. The welcome ceremony at the 3S ECON Motors Center featured community interactions, displays of the latest models, and environmental initiatives.

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Amira Sariyati Brings Home Toyota Rush in the Exciting Meriah Ria Grand Draw

Amira Sariyati, 43, won a Toyota Rush in the Grand Draw of the Meriah Ria campaign organized by Toyota Brunei — the culmination of a three-month campaign involving Toyota vehicle buyers in March. She was among the 11 selected finalists; other winners received shopping vouchers worth B$500 to B$3,000. The campaign also offered Toyota Vios and Raize as main prizes.

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BumiTrust Wins DST Innovation Award with AI Soil Monitoring Platform

The BumiTrust team — a group of Brunei students — won the Cycle 4 Catalyst Program organized by DST InnoLab through an artificial intelligence platform that monitors soil conditions in real-time and issues digital safety certificates for agricultural produce. This victory paves the way for commercializing local agri-tech solutions and underscores the potential of youth in driving the country's agricultural transformation.

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Iran's Tensions, ASEAN-EU Strengthen Energy Cooperation in Brunei

The critical Iran conflict and global energy supply instability have driven ASEAN and the European Union (EU) to deepen their cooperation on energy and security during the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei, as the host and an oil and gas exporting country, faces direct pressure from price volatility and long-term risks to national revenue and people's well-being.

18 jam lalu3 min read32

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2026 Cabinet Restructuring: Three New Coordinating Ministers, Three Women Appointed as Deputy Ministers

Sultan Brunei announced a cabinet reshuffle on June 4, 2026 — the largest in this decade — creating three new positions of Coordinating Ministers and appointing three women as Deputy Ministers. The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism was renamed the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. These changes aim to strengthen administration and accelerate economic diversification under Vision 2035.

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VidDaCom Becomes the First Local Operator of the Liquid Mud Plant in Brunei

Brunei oil and gas service company VidDaCom will become the first local operator of a 23,000 barrel capacity liquid mud plant (LMP) in the Sungai Liang Industrial Area — a facility that supports upstream oil and gas operations and reduces reliance on imported supplies. Construction is expected to start in a few weeks.

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Sultan Brunei reshuffles cabinet: two princes appointed ministers, seven women hold high positions

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a cabinet reshuffle on June 5, 2026 — the first time two of his sons were appointed as full ministers, seven women were appointed to ministerial and deputy minister positions (a record high), and three new Coordinating Ministers were formed to strengthen the implementation of Vision 2035.

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Brunei Launches Construction of First Industrial Ship at Anson

Brunei has started the construction of an 80-person crew transfer ship at Anson — the first project at the integrated yard of Muara Brunei Port (PMB) — in collaboration with Fast Offshore Services. This initiative marks a strategic step for the country to strengthen the local maritime industry, create skilled jobs, and enhance economic value through modern facilities and advanced shipbuilding technology.

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National Rice Milling Capacity Doubled: Wasan Milling Company Officially Launched

The upgraded Wasan Milling Company facility was officially inaugurated by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. This project has increased the country's rice milling capacity from 5,000 to over 10,000 metric tons per year — a critical step in achieving the target of 20 percent self-sufficiency in rice by 2027 and reducing reliance on imports.

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BYD Displays EV at YSHHB Hari Raya Exhibition — Sultan of Brunei Visits BYD Booth

The Sultan of Brunei visited the BYD booth at the 2026 Aidilfitri Hari Raya Exhibition organized by the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation (YSHHB) at the International Convention Centre. Maju Motors, the official BYD dealer in Brunei, showcased the latest EV models such as Atto 3 and Seal. The Sultan graciously accepted a miniature model of a BYD vehicle — a sign of royal support for sustainable mobility and the country's new energy transformation.

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Inchcape Launches Imperial Motors in Brunei, Expands Automotive Network

Inchcape, a UK-based global automotive distributor, launched Imperial Motors Sdn Bhd as a new joint venture in Brunei on May 21, 2026. This move strengthens existing operations—NBT Brunei (Toyota and Lexus), Bravo Auto (used vehicles), and Inchcape Services—and opens up opportunities for brand expansion, services, and local job creation, aligning with the company's Asia-Pacific strategy.

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PROTON Brunei Welcomes the 10,000 sMILEs Convoy from Sabah

PAD Motors, the official PROTON distributor in Brunei, welcomed the PROTON 10,000 sMILEs convoy that arrived from Sabah at an event held at ECON Motors 3S. The event was part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 initiative and aimed to strengthen cultural exchange and community ties between Brunei and Malaysia.

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Amira Sariyati Brings Home Toyota Rush in the Exciting Meriah Ria Grand Draw

Amira Sariyati, a 43-year-old resident of Brunei, won a Toyota Rush in the Meriah Ria Grand Draw organized by Toyota Brunei. She was among the 11 selected finalists from Toyota vehicle buyers in March. Each finalist received a shopping voucher worth B$500–B$3,000, while the three-month campaign previously offered Toyota Vios and Raize as main prizes.

23 jam lalu3 min read35

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Brunei's 2026 Cabinet Restructuring: Three New Coordinating Ministers, Three Women Appointed as Deputy Ministers

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah announced a cabinet reshuffle on 4 June 2026 — the first in several years. Key changes include the creation of three coordinating minister positions, the appointment of three women as deputy ministers, and the rebranding of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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ASEAN-EU Strengthen Energy & Security Cooperation in Brunei Amid Iran Crisis

During the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, leaders emphasized their commitment to multilateralism and concrete cooperation to address the global energy crisis caused by Iranian tensions. Dato Erywan Yusof, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei, called for results-oriented actions—rather than mere rhetoric—especially in energy diversification, maritime security, and green technology transfer.

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Brunei Cabinet 2026 Shake-Up: Sultan's Sons Enter Ministerial Positions, Women Set Record

Sultan of Brunei appointed two of his sons as ministers for the first time in a cabinet reshuffle on 5 June 2026 — the largest since 2022. At the same time, four women were appointed to ministerial or deputy minister positions, including the first female Minister of Education in the country's history. Three new roles of Coordinating Ministers were also introduced to strengthen the implementation of Vision 2035.

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VidDaCom becomes the first local company to own and operate a drilling mud plant

VidDaCom will become the first local oil and gas service provider in Brunei to own and operate its own Liquid Mud Plant (LMP) — a facility with a capacity of 23,000 barrels to supply drilling fluids to the country's upstream operations. Construction is expected to start in a few weeks, marking a strategic leap in the participation of the local sector in the O&G industry.

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Brunei Launches Industrial Shipbuilding at PMB Integrated Yard

Anson International Sdn Bhd has started the construction of the first industrial ship at the Pelabuhan Muara (PMB) integrated yard with the Hull 211 project — a crew transfer vessel with a capacity of 80 people for Fast Offshore Services. This initiative marks a strategic move by Brunei in economic diversification beyond oil and gas, while creating job opportunities and strengthening the local maritime industry.

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Inchcape Launches Imperial Motors in Brunei, Strengthening Automotive Distribution Network

Inchcape announces the establishment of Imperial Motors Sdn Bhd in Brunei—a new joint venture that joins NBT Brunei, Bravo Auto, and Inchcape Services to strengthen the company's long-term presence in the local automotive sector and support its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.

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