Brunei Weekly Update
1. The average weekly working hours in 2024 were 46.5 hours, higher than 45.8 hours in 2023.9% compared to 2023. The average weekly working hours in 2024 were 46.5 hours, higher than 45.8 hours in 2023. The unemployment rate decreased from 5.1% in 2023 to 4.7% in 2024.
3. The Brunei National Martial Arts Team Achieves Excellent Results in the Asian Youth Martial Arts Competition
On July 31st, The Borneo Bulletin reported that the Brunei National Martial Arts Team participated in the 12th Asian Youth Martial Arts Championship held in Wuxi, China, and concluded successfully with 2 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal.
4. The unemployment rate decreased from 5. Sudan presided over the boards of the liquefied natural gas and natural gas transportation companies, as well as the boards of the Brunei Shell Petroleum and Sales Company.
1% in 2023 to 4.7% in 2024.
3. The Brunei National Martial Arts Team Achieves Excellent Results in the Asian Youth Martial Arts Competition
On July 29th, Sudan chaired the 226th board meeting of the Brunei Liquefied Natural Gas Company and the 112th board meeting of the Brunei Natural Gas Transportation Company. This meeting marked the first anniversary of Sudan's tenure as the chairman of the Brunei Shell Joint Venture Company and the Brunei Natural Gas Transportation Company. The meeting focused on issues such as safety, operational performance, finance, and human resource development.
On July 31st, The Borneo Bulletin reported that the Brunei National Martial Arts Team participated in the 12th Asian Youth Martial Arts Championship held in Wuxi, China, and concluded successfully with 2 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal.
4. The Chinese Embassy Hosts a Military Day Reception
On the 30th, Sudan chaired the 415th board meeting of the Brunei Shell Petroleum Company and the 193rd board meeting of the Brunei Shell Sales Company, emphasizing safety, performance, and accountability.On July 31st, the Chinese Embassy in Brunei held a reception to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China. Prime Minister's Office Minister and Finance Minister Lim Keng Yong and Prime Minister's Office Deputy Minister (Energy) Azmi accompanied the participation in these two meetings.
2. Brunei releases the "2024 Labor Force Survey Report"
Prime Minister's Office Minister and Defense Minister Halbi, Development Minister Juanda, Brunei Royal Armed Forces Commander Major General Hazaimi, other senior officials of the Brunei government, the diplomatic mission in Brunei, and the military attaché delegation attended the event. Ambassador Xiao Jianguo welcomed the guests, and Military Attaché Dai Qilin delivered a speech emphasizing the increasingly strengthened defense relations between China and Brunei.