India's Media Representatives Briefed On Brunei's FDI
By Azian Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - The presence of Indian investors in Brunei in industries such manufacturing and information technology together with Brunei's priority and target areas for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) were some of the inquiries made by the visiting Indian journalists who are in the country as part of the Asean-India media exchange programme.

According to Awg Momin bin Hj Syawal, Special Duties Officer and Head of Promotion and Entrepreneurial Development Division, there is at present no trade delegation from Brunei going to India. But Brunei trade missions have been to China, Japan and the United States, he said.

"We are yet to take the initiative to go to India, but we plan to," said Awg Momin. "Currently there are also no Indian investors in the manufacturing and IT industries in Brunei."

The priority areas, namely preferred industries, associated activities and products were also highlighted including the manufacture of food products for local and export markets.

Earlier the journalists were briefed on local industries and attracting FDI. The briefing featured a video presentation entitled, "Brunei, the Land of Golden Opportunities".

Some 11 media representatives from India and a representative from the Asean Secretariat are in the country for a threeday visit. During their stay, they would visit the Authority for InfoCommunications Technology Industry, the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, RTB, Brunei Press Sdn Bhd and also tour Kampong Ayer.

The media representatives also called on the Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office, Pg Dato Paduka Hj Ismail as well as the Indian High Commissioner to the country, and attended dinners hosted by Dato Paduka Awg Hj Mahmud, National Chairman of the Asean-Coci for Brunei. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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