ARTICLES

14 Jun 2024

Brunei’s Strategic Role in Enhancing China-BIMP-EAGA Cooperation

Chang-Yau Hoon|Hafiizh Hashim

Brunei has the potential to drive economic growth in the eastern periphery of ASEAN. Thus far, however, the actualised gains from BIMP-EAGA have lagged behind its potential.

22 Feb 2024

The ASEAN Power Grid: How the LTMS-PIP Can Inform the BIMP-PIP’s Development

Mirza Sadaqat Huda

A quartet of ASEAN member countries have taken a first important step towards the vision of a regional power grid. The next step is to look back for lessons learned to move forward and improve collaboration, leveraging the experience of not just officials but stakeholders in the private sector.

ASEAN Brunei Climate Change Indonesia Laos Malaysia Philippine Singapore Thailand

13 Dec 2023

Mandarin Learning in Brunei’s Chinese Schools: Practical Considerations

Chang-Yau Hoon|Hannah M.Y. Ho

The learning of Mandarin in Chinese schools in Brunei is driven less by the projection of Chinese soft power but more by practical considerations.

Brunei China Education

China's President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. (Photo by Andrea VERDELLI / POOL / AFP)

23 Oct 2023

Mainland Chinese Workers in Brunei Darussalam: Living in a Bubble

Chang-Yau Hoon|Kaili Zhao

The relationship between China and Brunei has grown significantly, but the level of people-to-people exchanges leaves much to be desired.

Brunei China

4 Jun 2021

Brunei’s Visit to Myanmar: No Time to Run Down the Clock

Evan A. Laksmana

A team from Brunei is reportedly visiting Myanmar this weekend. The aims of the visit are yet unclear. Still, Brunei, as ASEAN Chair, should first announce the identity of the grouping’s Special Envoy to the country and empower him or her with the necessary resources to carry out the task at hand.

ASEAN Brunei Myanmar