Brunei's maritime industry has achieved a major milestone with the launch of Hull 211, the first "Made-in-Brunei" vessel.

Hengyi Industries will continue its investment in phase two by expanding the petrochemical refinery in Brunei with an investment value of 5 billion U.S. dollars, a Brunei government minister said on Saturday.

Tropical Storm Koto is set to impact Brunei’s weather, with the Brunei Meteorological Department warning on Wednesday of increased showers and thundershowers, at times accompanied by gusty winds.