Brunei Hosts ASEAN Meeting to Strengthen MSME Development

Bandar Seri Begawan (ANTARA) – Brunei hosted an ASEAN meeting to strengthen the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). According to a press release issued on Tuesday (20 October) by the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), the 22nd ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises meeting and related sessions were jointly organised by Brunei’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and BEDB.

Mohammad Yusree Haji Junaidi, Brunei’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Primary Resources and Tourism under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, said regional cooperation should help MSMEs access new markets, meet changing market requirements, and connect with buyers and partners across regional supply chains.

Participants included representatives from ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Secretariat, dialogue partners and partner organisations.

Brunei reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Secretariat and regional partners to advance the regional MSME agenda and support a more integrated, inclusive and resilient ASEAN economy.