It is important to support local businesses and entrepreneurs as it empowers them and strengthens the local business network, said Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab at the Local Product Expo 2023 at Bridex Hall yesterday.
“The expo is not just an event, but also an opportunity to boost the local economy,” she added.
Through the expo, “we not only create opportunities of generating income for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but also open doors to innovation and creativity,” she added.
Present to launch the expo were Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister of Home Affairs Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman and Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin.
Over 200 vendors are participating in the expo offering an array of products, ranging from food and beverage to fashion and telecommunications.
The expo, which ends on December 3, will also feature talks on business opportunities, marketing and branding, farm management practices including best financial management and access to export.
The annual expo is organised by the MPRT with cooperation from the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Home Affairs and Brunei Economic Development Board through Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) in conjunction with the Brunei December Festival. – James Kon
