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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AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: Nervous wait for India after 6-0 win against Brunei - The Times of IndiaAFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: Nervous wait for India after 6-0 win against Brunei  The Times of India

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India Crushes Brunei 6-0, But U-23 Asian Cup Qualification Hangs in the Balance - DafaNewsIndia Crushes Brunei 6-0, But U-23 Asian Cup Qualification Hangs in the Balance  DafaNews

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India misses out on AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 qualification - SportstarIndia misses out on AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 qualification  Sportstar

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Indian football team loses 2-1 to Qatar - Olympics.comAFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Indian football team loses 2-1 to Qatar  Olympics.com

Sultan Hassanal Of Brunei, World's Longest-Reigning Living Monarch - NDTVSultan Hassanal Of Brunei, World's Longest-Reigning Living Monarch  NDTV

Kerala Blasters players score 5 goals in India's 6-0 win over Brunei, Vibin hits hat-trick in AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers - OnmanoramaKerala Blasters players score 5 goals in India's 6-0 win over Brunei, Vibin hits hat-trick in AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers  Onmanorama

Can Brunei Copy the Gulf States and Reform While It Still Has a Chance? - Council on Foreign RelationsCan Brunei Copy the Gulf States and Reform While It Still Has a Chance?  Council on Foreign Relations

India 6-0 Brunei, AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Blue Colts Narrowly Miss Out On Historic Berth - Outlook IndiaIndia 6-0 Brunei, AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Blue Colts Narrowly Miss Out On Historic Berth  Outlook India

AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Israeli air strikes near Doha ahead of India-Brunei match - thebridge.inAFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Israeli air strikes near Doha ahead of India-Brunei match  thebridge.in

Without Social Reform, Brunei’s Economic Transformation Will Fall Short - World Politics ReviewWithout Social Reform, Brunei’s Economic Transformation Will Fall Short  World Politics Review

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

Applying to university in Brunei: all you need to know - Times Higher EducationApplying to university in Brunei: all you need to know  Times Higher Education

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)

ADF, Royal Brunei Navy hold Exercise Penguin 25 - Asia Pacific Defence ReporterADF, Royal Brunei Navy hold Exercise Penguin 25  Asia Pacific Defence Reporter

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

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

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

Is Brunei’s health journey the future of digital health? - The World Economic ForumIs Brunei’s health journey the future of digital health?  The World Economic Forum

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

Brunei sultan in KL hospital for 'fatigue' - France 24Brunei sultan in KL hospital for 'fatigue'  France 24

Brunei venture a cash-generative move for Hibiscus Petroleum - Borneo PostBrunei venture a cash-generative move for Hibiscus Petroleum  Borneo Post

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

Brunei Darussalam Maintains Strong Growth and Stability Amid Global Uncertainty - ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research OfficeBrunei Darussalam Maintains Strong Growth and Stability Amid Global Uncertainty  ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office

Thailand’s Enserv to launch Brunei’s first sorghum cultivation and processing project - Biz BruneiThailand’s Enserv to launch Brunei’s first sorghum cultivation and processing project  Biz Brunei

Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand discussed with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam ways to enhance bilateral ties and move forward ASEAN cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic - ????????????????????Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand discussed with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam ways to enhance bilateral ties and move forward ASEAN cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic  ????????????????????

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

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

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

China vessels join forces for Brunei pipeline work - Upstream OnlineChina vessels join forces for Brunei pipeline work  Upstream Online

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

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

The 10 Most Beautiful Mosques In Brunei - Culture TripThe 10 Most Beautiful Mosques In Brunei  Culture Trip

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

Sultan of Brunei’s $5 Billion Car Collection Houses Ultra-Rare Bugatti EB110 SS Models - Yahoo! AutosSultan of Brunei’s $5 Billion Car Collection Houses Ultra-Rare Bugatti EB110 SS Models  Yahoo! Autos

Unauthorised meat seized from house in Brunei - The StarUnauthorised meat seized from house in Brunei  The Star

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Brunei: Government rejects UN Human Rights Council recommendations on civic freedoms - Civicus MonitorBrunei: Government rejects UN Human Rights Council recommendations on civic freedoms  Civicus Monitor

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

Significance of PM Modi’s Visit to Brunei - MP-IDSASignificance of PM Modi’s Visit to Brunei  MP-IDSA

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

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

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

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Meets with the New Board of Directors of Chung Hwa School Kiudang_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Meets with the New Board of Directors of Chung Hwa School Kiudang_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Attends the Closing Ceremony of the China-Brunei Overseas Innovation Project Programme_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Attends the Closing Ceremony of the China-Brunei Overseas Innovation Project Programme_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

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

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

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

Universiti Brunei Darussalam Semester Exchange Spring 2026 - Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)Universiti Brunei Darussalam Semester Exchange Spring 2026  Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)

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

Brunei, Australia navies reinforce security cooperation - The StarBrunei, Australia navies reinforce security cooperation  The Star

Man fined BND8,000 for possessing unauthorised cigarettes in Brunei - The StarMan fined BND8,000 for possessing unauthorised cigarettes in Brunei  The Star

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Attends the Dragon Boat Festival Celebration in Kuala Belait - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Attends the Dragon Boat Festival Celebration in Kuala Belait  fmprc.gov.cn

China presses ahead with Southeast Asia port expansion as US tensions simmer - South China Morning PostChina presses ahead with Southeast Asia port expansion as US tensions simmer  South China Morning Post

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

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

Malaysia-Brunei Agree To Complete Boundary Issue By 2027 - BusinessToday MalaysiaMalaysia-Brunei Agree To Complete Boundary Issue By 2027  BusinessToday Malaysia

UNDP Regional Director Visits Brunei to Strengthen Strategic Partnership - UNDPUNDP Regional Director Visits Brunei to Strengthen Strategic Partnership  UNDP

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

Brunei cultural tourism visitors increase 70 percent in 2024 - XinhuaBrunei cultural tourism visitors increase 70 percent in 2024  Xinhua

Brunei Darussalam Central Bank and Monetary Authority of Singapore Reaffirm Bilateral Cooperation - mas.gov.sgBrunei Darussalam Central Bank and Monetary Authority of Singapore Reaffirm Bilateral Cooperation  mas.gov.sg

Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Market Demand Mapping in Brunei Darussalam - ASEAN Centre for EnergyRenewable Energy Certificate (REC) Market Demand Mapping in Brunei Darussalam  ASEAN Centre for Energy

Chinese premier meets with Sultan of Brunei - English.gov.cnChinese premier meets with Sultan of Brunei  English.gov.cn

Commissioner Cui Jianchun met with new Consul General of Brunei Darussalam in Hong Kong - ???????Commissioner Cui Jianchun met with new Consul General of Brunei Darussalam in Hong Kong  ???????

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

Sultan of Brunei arrives for state visit - The StarSultan of Brunei arrives for state visit  The Star

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Visits Chung Hwa School, Labi and Attends the Ramadhan Donation Ceremony_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Visits Chung Hwa School, Labi and Attends the Ramadhan Donation Ceremony_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

Sabah Sarawak Link Road (SSLR): The road that connects Sabah to Sarawak without Brunei - kuchingborneoSabah Sarawak Link Road (SSLR): The road that connects Sabah to Sarawak without Brunei  kuchingborneo

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

Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing Visits SAF Personnel in Brunei - mindef.gov.sgMinister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing Visits SAF Personnel in Brunei  mindef.gov.sg

Minister for Defence Calls on the Sultan and Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam - mindef.gov.sgMinister for Defence Calls on the Sultan and Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam  mindef.gov.sg

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

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Calls upon Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Former Minister II of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Calls upon Pehin Lim Jock Seng, Former Minister II of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Meets with Ang Kian Guan, President-elect of Brunei-China One Belt One Road Association_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - mfa.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo Meets with Ang Kian Guan, President-elect of Brunei-China One Belt One Road Association_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  mfa.gov.cn

USINDOPACOM Deputy Commander Travels to Brunei - pacom.milUSINDOPACOM Deputy Commander Travels to Brunei  pacom.mil

PricewaterhouseCoopers Services serves as the Official Knowledge Partner for the Proudly Brunei Business Awards 2025 - PwCPricewaterhouseCoopers Services serves as the Official Knowledge Partner for the Proudly Brunei Business Awards 2025  PwC

Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam - ASEAN Main PortalSecretary-General of ASEAN receives Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam  ASEAN Main Portal

Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the Regional Workshop on Climate Change, in Brunei Darussalam - ASEAN Main PortalSecretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the Regional Workshop on Climate Change, in Brunei Darussalam  ASEAN Main Portal

King of Malaysia welcomes Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Negara on four-day state visit - Malay MailKing of Malaysia welcomes Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Negara on four-day state visit  Malay Mail

ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup™ 2025 preview – Indonesia v Brunei - ASEAN United FCASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup™ 2025 preview – Indonesia v Brunei  ASEAN United FC

US Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commence CARAT Brunei 2024 - pacom.milUS Navy and Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commence CARAT Brunei 2024  pacom.mil

Brunei National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Brunei National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

Bahrain U23 demolish Brunei in Asian Cup qualifiers - News of BahrainBahrain U23 demolish Brunei in Asian Cup qualifiers  News of Bahrain

UAE President, VPs congratulate Sultan of Brunei Darussalam on National Day - mofa.gov.aeUAE President, VPs congratulate Sultan of Brunei Darussalam on National Day  mofa.gov.ae