Baiduri Bank is one of the main sponsors for the upcoming Vietnamese Food Festival, an event hosted by Sheraton Utama Hotel from 26 August – 04 September 2005.

An official signing ceremony for the sponsorship agreement was held this afternoon at the Menchanai suite, Sheraton Utama Hotel. Mr George van Oosten, Executive Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage, signed the agreement on behalf of Sheraton Utama Hotel, while Mr Pierre Imhof, General Manager of Baiduri Bank signed on behalf of the bank.

The Baiduri American Express Card is the Official Card for the Vietnamese Food Festival. American Express Cardmembers will enjoy 15% discount off total food bill at Tasek Brasserie and the Deals Restaurant, both of which are participating restaurants in American Express Selects, a global card privilege programme exclusively for American Express Cardmembers

“We are pleased to work together with the Sheraton Utama Hotel, one of the leading hotels in Brunei, to bring the Vietnamese Food Festival to diners who enjoy eclectic cuisine. This is also one of our ongoing initiatives to provide superior local offers under the American Express Selects,” said Mr Pierre Imhof.

The American Express Selects brings Cardmembers an exciting selection of year round offers and savings at key destinations worldwide. For instance, Cardmembers can enjoy 25% off standard Hertz car rental rates in the U.K, up to 50% savings on hotel rates in Thailand, 20% savings on jewellery in Hong Kong, 1-for-1 set lunch in gourmet restaurants in Singapore, plus many other fabulous deals.

In Brunei, Cardmembers are entitled to 15% discount when they dine at American Express Selects participating restaurants, including the Deals Restaurant, Tasek Brasserie, I-Lotus Restaurant, Takara Japanese Restaurant, Pondok Sari Wangi, and all restaurants at the Empire Hotel & Country Club. More information is available on www.baiduri.com or by calling 245 4187.