Daiso Japan enters Brunei market

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The first Daiso Japan store in the country officially opened its door for business at Rimba Point yesterday.

Present to officiate the opening of the Japanese retail chain was Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam Toru Maeda, President of Daiso Japan Seiji Yano, Rimba Point Sdn Bhd Director SAC (Rtd) Azahari bin Haji Besar with Director of Akebono Sdn Bhd Shirly Chan as well as Managing Director of Akebono Lien Kon Sien.

The new Daiso Japan store offers some 10,000 items ranging from household goods, kitchenware, stationery, beauty products and Sanrio products.

President of Daiso Japan in his welcoming remarks shared, “We are grateful that we can open our first store in Brunei at Rimba Point.”

He added, “We were instantly attracted by the beautiful country and rich culture here in Brunei. We are very proud to be able to open our store in this country.”

Daiso Japan celebrated its 50 years anniversary in 2022 and currently has more than 5,000 stores in over 26 countries offering more than 76,000 of items. – James Kon

Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam Toru Maeda, President of Daiso Japan Seiji Yano, Rimba Point Sdn Bhd Director SAC (Rtd) Azahari bin Haji Besar, Director of Akebono Sdn Bhd Shirly Chan and Managing Director of Akebono Lien Kon Sien during the ribbon cutting ceremony. PHOTO: JAMES KON