Unveiling the competitiveness of non-resource enterprises in a resource-rich country: A qualitative case study of Brunei

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Asia Pacific Management Review Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-09 DOI:10.1016/j.apmrv.2025.100389

Van-Tan Nguyen , Chen-Hao Huang , Shiang-Tai Liu , Ching-Yung Lin

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In recent years, fluctuations in natural resource prices have significantly impacted the economies of countries that rely heavily on specific natural resources. Previous studies on resource-rich countries have primarily focused on natural resource industries, often overlooking the importance of developing non-natural resource industries, which in turn has constrained broader economic development. In response to this gap, the present study aims to explore how non-natural resource enterprises in resource-rich countries attain enterprise competitiveness. To achieve this, a qualitative case study approach is adopted, with oil-rich Brunei selected as the focal case. Based on the findings, this study proposes 5 strategic dimensions for Brunei's non-oil and gas sector – operation maintaining, financial diagnosing, organization flexibilizing, structure balancing, and development securing – which may serve as a valuable reference for other resource-rich countries seeking to pursue economic diversification.

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