Poni Marine, Fatih Aquaculture, Weddingloka, Beauteleven, Taurean Bakeshop and Kommunihub were announced as the winners at the Proudly Brunei Business Awards (PBBA) 2025.
Returning for its second edition, the PBBA recognised the six outstanding local businesses for their achievements in business excellence and entrepreneurial innovation.
The awards aim to celebrate outstanding Bruneian enterprises that demonstrate strong performance, creativity, and resilience in their respective industries.
This year’s theme, “Collaborate for Growth, Innovate for Success,” underscored the importance of partnership and forward-thinking in driving sustainable economic growth.
Poni Marine was recognised with the Business Growth Award, while Fatih Aquaculture received the Start-Up Award. Weddingloka Company took home the Youth Entrepreneur Award, while Beauteleven Company was honoured with the Women Entrepreneur Award.
In the priority sector categories, Taurean Bakeshop & Café received the Food Industry Award, Weddingloka Company was also recognised in the Services Sector, and Kommunihub Company received the Tourism Sector Award
Organised annually by Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) and the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), the PBBA serves as a national platform to honour Brunei’s most impactful and promising businesses.
Open to enterprises across a range of sectors, the awards encourage widespread participation, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the country.
Participating businesses benefit from enhanced visibility, credibility, and public recognition. Winners and finalists gain valuable exposure, strengthen trust among customers and investors, and build connections with key stakeholders.
Beyond recognition, the awards serve as a motivating benchmark, inspiring continuous growth and improvement across Brunei’s business landscape.
In his welcoming remarks, Acting Chief Executive Officer of BEDB Daniel Leong said the PBBA is a platform to inspire and empower local businesses to lead with purpose, resilience, and innovation.
“As we move forward, the PBBA will continue to evolve—not only as a platform for recognition, but also as a catalyst for growth, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships” he shared.
“Our vision is for the Proudly Brunei Business Awards to be a symbol of what Bruneian businesses can achieve when excellence is pursued with purpose,” he added.
The event was graced by the Guest of Honour, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II, and Chairman of the Brunei Economic Development Board.
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