Brunei Darussalam Central Bank, BDCB has published Brunei Darussalam's Business Sentiment Index, BSI for August 2025. The main headline index, Current Business Conditions sub-index, indicating overall similar conditions to the previous month. The two weeks of school holidays in August contributed to optimism for travel-related sectors. Other factors, included project awards, export opportunities for select businesses, and a few in-country events.
The Investment sub-index driven mainly by large companies. Investment activity remained positive, supported by ongoing turnaround projects, facility upgrades, inventory restocking, and equipment purchases across multiple sectors. The Employment sub-index indicating a slightly negative recruitment outlook. Several large companies in certain sectors cited plans to reduce headcount and freeze hiring due to limited new project opportunities. The Costs sub-index, most businesses expected higher operational costs due to several factors, including insurance-related costs, rising costs of raw materials and ingredients.
Robust sales revenues were expected for the Transport sector, while telecommunications service providers would capitalise on increased data roaming usage by locals travelling abroad. Better performance from successful promotional campaigns for some restaurants and hotels, following expectations of an increase in venue bookings for events and higher occupancy for staycations during school holidays. Expectations of improved sales, rising production, and new export prospects fuelled modest optimism despite weather-related setbacks.
Expectations of broadly steady overall performance, with some loan facility usage and demand for takaful products, which would offset challenges from companies facing competition and lower income due to the lower interest rate environment, as well as increased provisions for loan losses.
Contract non-renewals, ongoing cash flow issues, and overall weak client spending, as well as rising wage costs, are anticipated to continue affecting business performance.
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SOURCE/AUTHOR : RTB NEWS
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