by ddadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Previous Events
Our first Speaker meeting of 2019 saw Udo Schedel, CEO of Bank Usahawan, introduce the bank to BBBF’s members. Established in 2017 to cater for (in Udo’s words) “All sorts of SME business”, the bank made its first loan in April 2018. Udo stressed that their...
by ddadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Previous Events
Anirvan Ghosh-Dastidar, CEO Standard Chartered Bank, shared his views at our meeting which was kindly hosted by His Excellency, The British High Commissioner. Standard Chartered celebrates its 60th Anniversary in Brunei this year. Despite his inbound flight being...
by ddadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Previous Events
Members and invited guests gathered to hear the history of Progresif from CEO Paul Taylor (also a BBBF member) at he Hotel Rizqun. From extremely challenging times five years ago, Progresif have emerged as an industry leader in Brunei as well as a regional award...
by ddadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Previous Events
Did you know that, by the end of the year, the average age of Royal Brunei’s fleet will be 2 years old or less? Or that Royal Brunei are the lead agency for marketing Brunei as a tourist destination? Or that the first female captain in Asia is Bruneian? These and...
by ddadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Previous Events
BBBF held its first Members’ Dinner & Quiz night at the Hotel Radisson for everyone to catch up after the summer break. Organised by Committee Members Bina Chauhan, Yvonne Kuan and Charles Ting, the evening started with drinks and light refreshments before guests...
by ddadmin | Jun 13, 2019 | Previous Events
Following our successful meeting with DARe in 2018 and interest shown by members, BBBF have agreed to provide informal mentoring to start-up companies incubated by DARe. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 12 September 2018 by William Martin, Chairman, and...
