Borneo is the third-largest island in the world and the largest in Asia, strategically located at the geographic center of Maritime South-East Asia, divided into three countries: Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak), Brunei and Indonesia (Kalimantan).  Borneo is unique, in way that it is a developing region, highly adaptable to modern technology and lifestyle; and urbanization, especially in the coastal areas. Furthermore, the island is rich with diverse ethnicity and cultures; in the interiors, an untouched tropical forest rich with natural flora and fauna and is among the oldest tropical forests in the world. 

Being at the center of the South-East Asian trade route, Borneo has the high potential to be developed as a trade and services center, a stop-by or a meeting place for businesses around the world. The beautiful surrounding nature provides a conducive environment for a balanced working lifestyle, enabling working communities to take a rest and retreat with convenience. 

However, due to the political and economic crisis of the respective countries, Borneo experienced struggles forcing its development at a piecemeal setup; without a clear, continuous and firm coordinated planning and policy to catch up with global advancement. 

There has been a joint effort between neighboring countries, consisting of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines under the BIMP EAGA establishment; which had come together to discuss and resolve common issues faced by these countries. The challenge is to develop these regions while at the same time preserving the rich biodiversity of culture and its natural habitats.