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Despite being only a two-hour direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City, the Kingdom of Brunei is known to most Vietnamese people only through a few pieces of information: a member of ASEAN and wealthy thanks to its oil and gas resources. Perhaps football fans will remember the 1999 SEA Games held there, with the stunning goal and the "flag-raising" celebration of the famous player Hong Son.
Brunei is a Southeast Asian country with an area of less than 6,000 square kilometers.2 With a population of approximately 400,000, this country, boasting some of Southeast Asia's largest oil and gas reserves, is renowned for its opulent architecture and high quality of life, guaranteed by excellent social welfare, healthcare, good jobs, high salaries, and tax exemptions. Yet, Brunei maintains an air of tranquility and serenity, seemingly unaffected by the hustle and bustle of the world.
Life here is very slow and unhurried. There are no bustling entertainment areas, no spectacular art performances; life might seem monotonous at first glance, but it is precisely this difference that gives Brunei its rustic, simple charm, as well as its order and discipline in today's world.
Brunei boasts over 75% pristine rainforests and expansive coral beaches, along with numerous lavishly decorated mosques, each costing hundreds of millions of dollars. The King's Palace is considered the world's largest, with 1,778 rooms featuring exquisite gold-plated interiors. Luxury six-star hotels, spanning hundreds of hectares and costing tens of thousands of dollars per night, are reserved exclusively for heads of state and international dignitaries.
Simply taking the time to admire the beauty and splendor of this wealthy country will leave visitors constantly amazed and full of admiration. Brunei is truly a prosperous and affluent kingdom.
The king's supercar collection
In the world of supercars, Rolls-Royces are an undeniable pinnacle; ordering and waiting to own a car with the Spirit of Ecstasy emblem on the hood symbolizes the owner's status. But there's a saying, "Roll-Royces can apply its strict, British-style policy to any customer except Mr. B," and let me add that Mr. B refers to King Bolkiah of Brunei. This is understandable, as more than half of all Rolls-Royces produced worldwide are owned by this king.
In Brunei, the king is the symbol of the nation's prosperity and wealth. King Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is the 29th monarch of the Sultanate of Brunei. He is one of the richest and most powerful figures in the world. He possesses a vast fortune, including private jets plated in pure gold and crystal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and a collection of over 7,000 luxury cars from the world's leading brands. The king is willing to spend lavishly to acquire the most luxurious and modern cars in the world. A simple calculation shows that if the king used one car every day, it would take him more than three years to ride through that entire collection, assuming, of course, the collection doesn't grow.
Where a bottle of water is more expensive than gasoline.
What do you think about buying a liter of gasoline for $0.40 (approximately 8,000 VND) and a bottle of mineral water for $0.80 (approximately 16,000 VND)? The answer is obvious in Brunei, where gasoline is neither scarce nor expensive. The government subsidizes and guarantees the needs of the people, which is why gasoline prices are always "dirt cheap".
A country with many interesting attractions will draw tourists to visit. With the arrival of Royal Brunei Airlines in Vietnam, traveling to Brunei has become easier than ever. You can find Brunei tours at VYC Travel with an all-inclusive package price of only 18,800,000 VND for a 5-day, 4-night trip, combining Brunei with the island of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia.
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