NEWS

Joint Operation DEPS and SDT recorded four (4) offences under the Price Control Act and the Weights and Measures Act
14 August 2025 The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer Affairs, in collaboration with the Weights and Measures Unit (SDT), Industry and Business Ecosystem Division under the Ministry of Finance and Economy has recently conducted a joint operation at business premises in the Brunei Muara district, focusing on Lambak area.

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) High Policy Dialogue on Women and the Economy Forum

13 August 2025

The APEC High Policy Dialogue on Women and the Economy (HLPD-WE) convened on Tuesday, 12 August 2025 in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The Dialogue was chaired by H.E. Young-sook Shin, Acting Minister of Gender Equality and Family of Republic of Korea. Brunei Darussalam was represented by Yang Mulia Dr. Hajah May Fa’ezah binti Haji Ahmad Ariffin, Permanent Secretary (Economy, Trade and Industry) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Ministers and senior officials from other APEC Economies, and Executive Director of APEC Secretariat were also in attendance.

Corporate Income Tax Socialisation Session
11 August 2025 The Revenue Division, Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE) held a Socialisation Session on Corporate Income Tax on Wednesday, 6th August 2025 which took place at Bilik Serbaguna 2, Level 3, Island Block, MOFE.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Brunei Darussalam's 30 megawatt (MW) Solar Power Plant in Kampong Belimbing
11 August 2025 Brunei Darussalam took a significant step forward in its clean energy transition today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the flagship project of 30-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant in Kampong Belimbing which is set to become the country’s largest solar facility to date.

Delegation of the Administration for Market Regulation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China (GXAMR) Official Visit to Brunei Darussalam

08 August 2025

Brunei Darussalam had the honour of hosting a six-member delegation from the Administration for Market Regulation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China (GXAMR), led by Mr. Ji Erming, on an official visit from 4th to 5th August 2025. The delegation was received by officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy building, Brunei Darussalam.

Brunei Darussalam Celebrated Its National Day Event During The Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan
07 August 2025 Brunei Darussalam celebrated its National Day event which featured cultural performance at the National Day Hall “Ray Garden” at the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan on 7 August 2025, attended by Japanese officials, invited guests from other International Participants as well as visitors.

Empowering Young Consumers: Commerce Educators Engaged to Champion Smart Consumer Culture
02 August 2025 A meaningful step toward nurturing smart and informed young consumers began with a knowledge-sharing session for Subject-Based Committee (SBC) - Commerce educators from schools across all districts, aimed to reinforce the importance of consumer rights education, starting as early as the classroom.

Temporary Closure of Petrol Stations for the Inspection and Verification of Fuel Dispensing Pumps for the Month of August 2025

30 July 2025

Industry and Business Ecosystem Division (IBE) through Weights and Measures Unit (SDT) under the Ministry of Finance and Economy will carry out the verification of accuracy readings on fuel dispensing pumps at various fuel stations in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151. Whereby, the stipulated guidelines under the Act require all weighing and measuring machines used for trading purposes to be checked for their accuracy and validity, and whether the machines have already been registered with the SDT Unit.

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