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Chargé d’Affaires Wang Haitao attended the third meeting of the Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor (GBEC) Joint Committee

On February 2, The meeting witnessed the signing of the “Upgraded Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding” and a batch of industrial project cooperation agreements, covering international trade, financial cooperation, cultural exchanges, international logistics, cross-border e-commerce, technical cooperation, and so forth.

Land Transport Master Plan for Brunei Darussalam

July 27, 2016
One Belt One Road | Transportation | Urban Planning | Urban Planning

Land Transport Master Plan for Brunei Darussalam

One Belt One Road | Transportation | Urban Planning | Urban Planning

The aim is to propose for a smart integrated land transport system. The Smart Land Transport system will provide a nationwide quality, rapid, efficient and safe transport service network that can ensure sustainable, equitable and uncongested mobility and connectivity in livable cities to support the long term 2035 development goals.

Feasibility study for an Agro Technology Park

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | One Belt One Road | Science and Technology Feature Planning | Urban Planning

Feasibility study for an Agro Technology Park

Economic Planning | One Belt One Road | Science and Technology Feature Planning | Urban Planning

We were commissioned by the Government of Brunei to undertake a feasibility study of an Agro Technology Park. The Park will help diversify the country's economic base. It will have three main roles: a location for agricultural/horticultural research and its commercialisation; a physical location for development of the Brunei Halal brand – involving the importation, testing, certification to Halal standards, packaging, branding and re-export of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc; and the development and production of products based on the natural flora of Brunei.

Review of industrial policies in relation to de-concentration and regional development

July 27, 2016
Economic Planning | One Belt One Road | Social and Public Services | Urban Planning

Review of industrial policies in relation to de-concentration and regional development

Economic Planning | One Belt One Road | Social and Public Services | Urban Planning

We were asked by World Bank to assess the impact of current industrial policies on de-concentration of industry from the major conurbations on Java and development of other regions of Indonesia. We focused particularly on the role of industrial estates, export processing zones and similar policy instruments, and made recommendations to increase their impact on regional development.

Agri Business Sector Support – Bangladesh

July 26, 2016
Business and Enterprise Development | One Belt One Road | Science and Technology Feature Planning

Agri Business Sector Support – Bangladesh

Business and Enterprise Development | One Belt One Road | Science and Technology Feature Planning

SQW was contracted by IFC to support preparation of a support strategy and action plan for the agri0business sector in Bangladesh. The SEDF supports SME growth and has chosen to adopt a sector focused approach, with agri-business being one of the target sectors due to its importance to the economy and potential for productivity and income improvements among SMEs. The support was provided to SEDF staff to develop an action programme drawing on best international practice, but tailored to local needs ad opportunities.