Brunei
  
The Islamic state of Brunei Darussalam, located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, surrounded by the state of Sarawak, Malaysia, regained its independence in 1984 and is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Economic growth averaging 56% from 1999 to 2008, has transformed Brunei Darussalam into an industrialised country with one of the world's fastest growing GDPs. Crude oil and natural gas production account for nearly half of its GDP and substantial income from overseas investment supplements income from domestic production.
New Zealand maintains friendly relations with Brunei and enjoys cooperation in many areas including trade, investment, education and defence.
Country Profile
| Constitutional |
constitutional sultanate |
| Capital |
Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Big Cities |
Kuala Belait, Seria, Tutong, Bangar |
| Head of State |
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah |
| Population |
388,190 (July 2009 est.) |
| GDP |
US$14.55 billion (2008 est.) |
| GDP per capita |
US$53,100 (2008 est.) |
| Total Export Trade |
US$8.25 billion (2007) |
| Main Exports |
crude oil, natural gas, garments |
| Total Import Trade |
US$2.055 billion (2007 est.) |
| Main Imports |
machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, chemicals |
| Export Trade with NZ |
NZ$ 508 million (2008 est.) |
| Main export to NZ |
Crude petroleum oils |
| Import Trade from NZ |
NZ$ 4 million (2008 est.) |
| Main Imports from NZ |
Dairy, Telephone equipment, Frozen fish |
| Total FDI |
US$239.2 million (2008 est.) |
| FDI from New Zealand |
N/A - much of it enters through Singapore |
| Total Investment in NZ |
N/A |
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Trade agreement(s) with NZ
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Latest Currency Converter (Brunei Dollar)
Tariff Finder
NZ Government Travel Advice
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Useful Links
| NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Country profile |
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| NZ Trade & Enterprise country information and trade |
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| NZ Department of Statistics latest monthly trade with NZ |
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| Brunei’s Embassy in Australia |
Embassy of Brunei in Canberra, accredited to New Zealand
Miss Dk Hani Nadiah Pg Dato Paduka Haji SANI
High Commissioner
10 Beale Crescent
Deakin ACT 2600
Tel: (02) 6285 4500, 6285 4501, 6285 4503
Fax: (02) 6285 4545
Email: bruneihc@netspeed.com.au
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| Brunei’s trade office in NZ |
N/A |
| NZ Head of Mission |
New Zealand High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, accredited to Brunei
HE David Kersey
High Commissioner
21st Floor, Menara IMC
8 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Phone: (+60 3) 2078 2533
Fax: (+60 3) 2078 0387
Email: nzhckl@po.jaring.my
Website: www.nzembassy.com/malaysia
Office hours: Mon-Thurs: 0830-1630, Fri 0830-1600
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NZ Trade Office in Brunei
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Malaysia(market coverage includes Brunei)
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BRUNEI
New Zealand Consulate
Mr Daniel Ng Hui Hua
Honorary Consul
c/- Deloitte & Touche
5th Floor, Wisma Hajjah Fatimah
22 & 23 Jalan Sultan
Bandar Seri Begawan BS8811
P O Box 1965, BSB BS8673
Brunei Darussalam
Telephone: +673-222 5880, 2223640, 223 6603
Direct line:+673-222 2422
Facsimile: +673-222 3360
21st Floor, Menara IMC
No. 8 Jalan Sultan Ismail
Tel: +60 3 2078 4899
Fax: +60 3 2078 5644
Email: info@nzte.govt.nz
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| Brunei national Newspaper |
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| World Bank’s Country Profile |
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| Brunei’s International Trade Website |
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| Brunei’s Investment Website |
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| Brunei’s Customs Website |
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| Brunei Tourism Website |
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| NZ Association in Brunei |
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| Major Banks in Brunei |
HSBC Brunei
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam
Standard Chartered Bank Brunei
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| Public Holidays |
1 January : New Year’s Day
26 January : Chinese New Year
23 February : National Day of Brunei Darussalam
9 March : Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
31 May : Anniversary of the Royal Brunei’s Armed Forces
15 July : His Majesty the Sultan’s Birthday
*20 July : Isra Mi’raj
*22 August : 1st Day of Ramadhan
*7 September : Nuzul Al-Qur’an
*20 September : Idul Fitri 1 Syawal 1430 Hijrah
*27 November : Idul Adha 1430 Hijrah
*18 December : Islamic New Year 1431 Hijriyah
25 December : Christmas Day
*subject to change
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| Brunei Government |
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References
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