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Brunei and Singapore Central Banks Strengthen Bilateral Financial Ties
Fintech News
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August 18, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have reaffirmed their close ties at the fifth BDCB-MAS Bilateral Roundtable in...
Brunei announces financing scheme for youth entrepreneurs
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has announced the establishment of the BizBelia scheme, giving opportunities to local youth entrepreneurs to obtain financial resources, official media reported. The initiative aimed to stimulate the...
Tough economic times sort out the successful global traders
Independent Australia
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As the world deals with the turmoil of Trump’s erratic tariffs, the latest data shows Australia is among the winners on exports, as Alan Austin reports. CALENDAR 2024 was another challenging year for major exporting nations. Low global economic...
Brunei records downward trend in headline inflation since 2023: AMRO
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's headline inflation has been declining since 2023 and turned negative in 2024, reflecting lower prices in transport, communication, clothing, and footwear, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office...
IU Shares Her Beauty Hack in Colgate Optic White Purple Campaign
Branding in Asia
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August 18, 2025
Colgate-Palmolive has unveiled a new campaign for Colgate Optic White Purple featuring global K-pop star and beauty icon IU. It marks the brand’s first collaboration of this scale with a Korean celebrity, positioning oral care within the booming...
Business News | India Hosts 10th AITIGA Review Meeting in New Delhi
Latestly
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August 15, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India hosted the 10th Meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related sessions at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from August 10 to 14, 2025, according to a Ministry of...
Penalty heartbreak for Kuching as Brunei seize first leg advantage in FA Cup tie
The Malaysian Star
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August 16, 2025
PETALING JAYA: A missed late penalty proved costly for Kuching City as Brunei held on for a dramatic 3-2 win in their FA Cup round-of-16 first leg match at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Saturday (Aug 16). The hosts made a dream start when...
Brunei's economy maintains recovery amid global uncertainty: think tank
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's economy continues its robust recovery, stimulated by modest inflation and macroeconomic stability, an ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) think tank has said. Prudent fiscal policy...
India plans consumption tax cuts by October to strengthen economy
Gulf Today
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August 16, 2025
India’s government will slash the consumption tax it charges consumers and businesses by October, a top official said on Friday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced sweeping tax reforms to boost the economy in the face of a trade...
Brunei launches TechXpo 2025
The Malaysian Star
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August 14, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's premier platform showcasing innovation and technology, Brunei TechXpo 2025, was launched on Thursday at the International Convention Center near the capital. The three-day exhibition offered...
World : Bangladesh Cites Economic, Strategic Potential In ASEAN Bid
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
By Noor Bakhtiar Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is stepping up its bid to be a sectoral dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus emphasising the country’s...
Brunei’s largest solar power plant commences construction
World Construction Network
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August 13, 2025
Construction has commenced of what is claimed to be Brunei’s largest solar power plant, a 30MW solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in Kampong Belimbing. This project, developed by Seri Suria Power, aims to generate over 64,000MWh of clean electricity...
Brunei remains committed to advancing ICT: senior official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brunei remains fully committed to advancing information and communications technology (ICT) initiatives, a senior official said here at the Innovate Tomorrow Forum on Tuesday. Haji Alimen Jaafar, Brunei...
Fitch expects ASEAN Islamic finance to hit $1 trillion by 2026
Manila Standard
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August 14, 2025
Fitch Ratings said Thursday it expects the Islamic finance industry in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to reach $1 trillion by end-2026, after growing to nearly $950 billion by the first half of 2025. The industry’s growth will...
OutSystems Transforms Scoot's Disruption Management System to Elevate Customer Travel Experience
Korea Herald
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August 19, 2025
Using AI-powered low-code, Scoot more than doubles the development speed of its internal communications application, enhancing operational response time during flight disruptions SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scoot, the low-cost...
Brunei’s biggest solar plant targets launch by end of 2026
Biz Brunei
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August 12, 2025
30 MW solar plant on remediated landfill in Kg Belimbing, developed by Malaysia's Solarvest, Serikandi and Brunei government’s Khazanah Satu Brunei’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant (SPVPP) with a 30-megawatt (MW) capacity in Kg Belimbing...
World Orangutan Day 2025: When Charles met Jenny
Down to Earth
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August 19 marks World Orangutan Day every year. The day focuses on the conservation of orangutans and their natural habitat, raising awareness about the threats they face, such as habitat destruction and the illegal pet trade. According to the...
China’ First Manned Tilt-Rotor Takes Flight
The Aviationist
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August 18, 2025
An image has emerged showing China’s first crewed tiltrotor aircraft taking flight. Leading Chinese military aviation researcher Andreas Rupprecht said this was a tiltrotor prototype captured during its maiden flight, while also sharing a picture...
BRUNEI HIGH COMMISSION
Embassy Magazine
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August 11, 2025
JOB VACANCY – Position: Chauffeur Number of vacant position: 1 Requirements: UK Citizen; Valid UK Driving License; Driving experience of 5 years and above; Well versed inside and outside areas in London, United Kingdom. Job Description: Official...
Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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