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BAIDURI and BEDB Hold Seminar to Help SMEs Sustainably Expand into New Markets

Published at Jul 03, 2025 12:34 pm
(Bandar Seri Begawan, 3rd) Baiduri Bank (BAIDURI) and Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) have established a strategic partnership and successfully organized the 'MSME Empowerment Series' comprehensive seminar, aiming to equip Brunei's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with the essential tools needed for sustainable market expansion.
The 17th 'MSME Empowerment Series' seminar, themed 'New Market Entry: Ideal Customer Analysis and Expansion Strategies,' focuses on enhancing MSMEs’ ability to identify target customers and implement effective expansion strategies, thereby seizing new business opportunities.
The seminar was held at the Baiduri Bank Business Centre and brought together 20 business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals actively seeking market expansion.
Industry experts from SAGE, Kevin Legg and David Chan, hosted the seminar and shared their rich experiences in business development and international market entry.
The program included a series of interactive sessions, with an emphasis on how to define high-value customer populations and how to customize client engagement messaging.
In the afternoon, the bank conducted personalized consultations, providing participants with strategic insights tailored to their individual business objectives. Each participant also received a customized 'Prospective Client Development Handbook' to support their expansion efforts beyond the seminar.
Baiduri Bank Head of Business Banking, Mohd Isa Liew bin Mohd Amin Liew, stated that the collaboration with the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) reflects the bank’s commitment to helping Brunei’s MSMEs broaden their horizons. In addition to providing financial support, the bank is dedicated to equipping local entrepreneurs with the necessary insights and strategies to help them reach out to buyers and understand the expectations of international buyers.
This initiative is an important part of Baiduri Bank’s ongoing efforts to empower local businesses through comprehensive financial services and capacity-building programs.
In collaboration with BEDB, the bank will continue to advocate for a robust ecosystem conducive to the sustainable development and internationalization of Brunei’s MSMEs.
Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) is willing to work with all institutions, including banks and private sector partners, to jointly support the development of local MSMEs. These efforts help create a strong and supportive business environment for Brunei enterprises to achieve success in both domestic and international markets.
For more information on the support and programs Baiduri Bank offers to MSMEs, please visit www.bedb.gov.bn.
For more information about Baiduri Bank and its related initiatives, please visit www.baiduri.com, follow the bank’s social media accounts, or call the 24-hour customer service hotline at 244 9666.

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Liew Yun Kim


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