Southeast Asian Affairs, January 1st, 2000
Brunei continued to play a quietly active role in the efforts of ASEAN to contain the regional economic crisis. Its financial strength gave Brunei a role in helping neighbouring countries, either by pledging funds to support their currencies or by investing in infrastructural projects. At the Third ASEAN Informal Summit, HM the Sultan emphasized the importance of ASEAN countries working closely together in the face of the economic crisis.face=+Superscript; 25face=-Superscript; As a small country, Brunei was anxious not to see the regional economic downturn result in political and social turmoi...
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