Unlike other Asian countries, Brunei is perceived as a dormant neighbor. read more
Brunei gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1, 1984, though its official National Day, which celebrates the country’s independence, is held by tradition on February 23. The Prince has been in the news for a lawsuit involving statues of questionable taste and lambasted for his absurdly hedonistic lifestyle. read more
The IMF estimated in 2011 that Brunei was one of two countries (the other being Libya) with a public debt at 0% of the national GDP. Forbes also ranks Brunei as the fifth-richest nation out of 182, based on its petroleum and natural gas fields. read more