The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) of Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) of Singapore and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), will undertake a joint feasibility study on the establishment of a Brunei-Singapore Agri-Tech Food Zone (ATFZ).
The ATFZ is the main outcome of discussions with Singapore Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong during the 11th Brunei-Singapore Young Leaders' Programme.
The zone is also envisioned as a strategic expansion of multiple Brunei-Singapore memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed previously to strengthen bilateral economic and agri-food cooperation.
According to the MoFE, the ATFZ aims to enhance food supply resilience for both countries; facilitate high-value agri-food investments; create employment opportunities and build local capabilities within the sector; foster agri-technology innovation; and position Brunei and Singapore as regional leaders in sustainable and technology-driven agri-food production.
The initiative seeks to leverage Brunei's strategic advantages in land availability and economic diversification goals, alongside Singapore's expertise in agri-technology, regulation and market connectivity.
The ATFZ is expected to support the development of a competitive ecosystem enabling the production, processing and export of high-quality food products to regional and global markets.
The joint study will involve key stakeholders including the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) and the Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA).
Source: Borneo Bulletin
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December 04, 2025
