1. His Majesty Delivers Titah and Hosts Reception on Hari Raya
Brunei celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri on March 21st. On the evening of March 20th, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam delivered a titah, calling for the Muslim community to practice self-restraint, attach significance to the fulfillment of social responsibilities, and actively provide assistance to those in need. On the morning of March 21st, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri hosted a Hari Raya reception at Istana Nurul Iman. Among those present were members of the royal family, Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials, as well as foreign diplomats in Brunei.
2. Brunei Food Security Strengthened
On March 17th, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah outlined during the 22nd session of the Legislative Council Brunei’s efforts to strengthen food supply through a comprehensive approach. The food sector has shown positive development from 2015 to 2025, with gross domestic product increasing by an average of 1.3%, driven by the growth of the fisheries and livestock sectors. Broiler chicken production increased from around 23,000 to nearly 30,000 metric tonnes, egg production grew from 131 million to 205 million eggs, and aquaculture production rose from 984 to 1,533 metric tonnes.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, introduced at the session that Brunei’s food sector exports reached approximately BND13 million in 2025, marking a 52.4% increase compared with 2024. Key export commodities included chicken eggs, which accounted for 43% of total exports.
3. Brunei Muara Port Expansion and Renovation Project to Boost Throughput Capacity
On March 15th, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha stated at the 22nd session of the Legislative Council that the new container terminal at Muara Port is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2027, which will double the port’s capacity from 220,000 TEU to 500,000 TEU annually. The project will also include a 3.26-hectare Port Trade Zone within the new terminal to facilitate import, export and manufacturing activities while improving logistics efficiency and trade flows.
4. H.E. Ambassador Chen Shaochun Attends Ramadhan Donation Ceremony of Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Untuk Anak-Anak Yatim
On March 17th, H.E. Ambassador Chen Shaochun attended Ramadhan Donation Ceremony of Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Untuk Anak-Anak Yatim (DANA), and made a donation to DANA on behalf of the Embassy. Receiving on behalf of DANA was Attorney General and member of the Yayasan's Board of Directors Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib. Also present was Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Development and Acting Chief Executive Officer of DANA Yang Mulia Dr Nor Imtihan binti Haji Abdul Razak.