Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Negara Brunei Darussalam

The signing ceremony took place during the 2025 Suwon Asia-Pacific Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Forum, held from 28 to 30 May 2025 in Suwon, Republic of Korea. The event underscores the strengthening bilateral ties between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea, as well as their mutual aspiration to foster inclusive, technology-driven urban development across the region.

 Yang Berhormat Minister attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Suwon Asia-Pacific Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Forum and also participated in the High-Level Roundtable, which convened ministers, vice ministers, and senior official representatives from around 20 countries to share their national ITS developments and engage in strategic dialogue. During the session, Yang Berhormat Minister shared insights into how Brunei Darussalam’s is proceeding to leverage the use of digital technology in the transportation sector. This includes ongoing developments whereby the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC), through the Land Transport Department, will soon be issuing a Request for Information (RFI) on the provision of Smart Transport System, a project under the current Twelve National Development Plan, which aspires to the revamp public transport in Brunei Darussalam. This RFI is expected to work hand-in-hand with the recent Land Transport Department Request for Proposal (RFP) for Provision, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Public Transport Services in Brunei Darussalam. The latter project is currently in the award evaluation stage.