BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 16 (NNN-PELITA) – Brunei’s headline inflation has been declining since 2023, and turned negative last year, reflecting lower prices in transport, communication, clothing, and footwear, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), said.
According to AMRO’s report on Wednesday, it expected headline inflation to stay subdued, averaging below one percent in 2025-26, driven by lower food and energy costs.
The report said, Brunei’s external position remains robust, supported by a sizable current account surplus and ample reserves.
However, the surplus is projected to decline to 11.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), this year, from 14.6 percent last year, largely due to the softening of global energy prices.
Continued demand for imported services, particularly in transport and travel, is expected to widen the services account deficit, contributing to the moderation of the current account surplus.– NNN-PELITA
