Efforts to diversify the economy and initiatives to address rising inflation, drive Brunei Darussalam’s positive growth prospects. The Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy stated this during a dialogue session between finance ministers and the APEC Business Advisory Council, which took place recently in Bangkok, Thailand. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, also welcomed Thailand’s priority under the APEC Finance Ministers Process, FMP.
These include the sustainability agenda that recognises various government policies to foster a conducive ecosystem; the need to enable companies towards green business models; and the important role of the financial sector to mobilise private investment in green projects. Whereas on the digitalisation agenda, the appreciation of potential transformation of public services delivery and more efficient public finance management through digitalisation. Yang Berhormat also welcomed the APEC policy papers as sources of reference for member economies and APEC’s future cooperation. Earlier, Yang Berhormat attended the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting, FMM chaired by His Excellency Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Finance of Thailand. The Ministers exchanged views on the current global economic outlook and the FMP’s priorities on sustainable finance and digitalisation for digital economy.
Source: Radio Television Brunei