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Korea hosts 1st APEC high-level meeting on health and economy alongside World Bio Summit
The 15th High-Level Meeting on Health and Economy (HLMHE) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will be held in South Korea for the first time. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said Monday that the 15th APEC High-Level Meeting on...
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Kuching City FC crush Brunei DPMM 7-1 to reach FA Cup quarterfinals
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Kuching City FC players celebrate their hard-fought victory. – Photo from Kuching City FC/Facebook KUCHING (Sept 15): Kuching City FC stormed into the Malaysia FA Cup quarterfinals in style after...
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Meet man with world's largest car collection, owns 600 Rolls Royce, 25 Ferraris; not Mukesh Ambani or any other business tycoon, he is...
Home Viral Meet man with worlds largest car collection, owns 600 Rolls Royce, 25 Ferraris; not Mukesh Ambani or any other business tycoon, he is... Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the ruler of Brunei, is the proud owner of the world's largest car...
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Revealed: Pentagon officer appeared on podcast that called for Trump official's execution
A decorated Marine Corps colonel assigned to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon appeared on a podcast co-hosted by his brother that promotes antisemitism, white supremacy and political violence — including one segment that appeared to call for the...
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Exports to RCEP surpass $6.6B in Jan-Aug period
Exports to RCEP surpass $6.6B in Jan-Aug period Cambodia’s main export products are garments, machinery, electrical equipment, footwear products, leather goods, grain, furniture, rubber, fruits, vegetables, pearls, toys and textiles. Cambodia...
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Sabre Travel Network Brunei launches largest-ever travel fair at BRIDEX
Sabre Travel Network (Brunei) Sdn Bhd has launched its much-anticipated Travel Fair today, marking the 20th edition of the flagship event at the BRIDEX International Convention Centre. In his welcoming speech, General Manager of Sabre Travel...
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Brunei highlights ICT innovation at BICTA 2025
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Brunei Infocommunication Technology Award (BICTA) has been an important platform in promoting healthy competition and innovation among individuals, students and organizations across both the public and...
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Business News | YuppTV Secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025
PRNewswire Atlanta [US], September 12: Cricket fans in Continental Europe and South East Asia will witness the best of cricketing action as YuppTV has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2025. The live streaming platform is...
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China fires water cannon at Philippine ships near shoal
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, overlapping the exclusive economic zones of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Unresolved disputes have festered for years over ownership of various islands and features.
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Athletics-Walkers Dunfee and Perez enjoy golden start to world championships
TOKYO (Reuters) -Racewalkers Evan Dunfee of Canada and Spain's defending champion Maria Perez took the opening gold medals at the Athletics World Championships on Saturday, while the big beasts of the women's discus and men's shot advanced safely...
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Kuala Perlis International Water Festival Boosts State's Tourism, Economy
KANGAR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The five-day Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2025, which runs until Sept 16 and involves the participation of 11 foreign countries, is expected to boost tourism and the economy of Perlis. State Tourism, Arts...
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Walkers Dunfee and Perez enjoy golden start to world championships
TOKYO :Racewalkers Evan Dunfee of Canada and Spain's defending champion Maria Perez took the opening gold medals at the Athletics World Championships on Saturday, while the big beasts of the women's discus and men's shot advanced safely through...
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Brunei venture a cash-generative move for Hibiscus Petroleum
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Hibiscus Petroleum’s recently acquired stake in the Block B MLJ Field in Brunei is a cash-generative contributor, underpinned by long-term offtake agreements and stable index-linked gas pricing....
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Singapore joins 13 countries to launch partnership committed to free trade and enhancing investment flows
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The members pledge to work together to develop ‘solutions-oriented initiatives’ to strengthen the rules-based trading system [SINGAPORE] Fourteen countries from across continents on Tuesday (Sep 16) announced an initiative committed to open, fair...
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Abang Johari Calls For Renewed Resolve To Safeguard Unity And Rights
BINTULU, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on the people to renew their resolve to safeguard unity and rights, in line with the Malaysia MADANI spirit and the Sarawak Maju Makmur aspiration. He said...
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BOK, FSC underperform in green initiatives despite economic capacity
The Bank of Korea (BOK) and Financial Services Commission (FSC) are facing criticism for lagging behind in green finance initiatives, despite Korea's economic clout and significant historical contribution to climate change, a report showed...
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PDIC, World Bank Group ink deal for risk-based deposit insurance assessment
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) and the World Bank Group have signed an agreement to develop a risk-based assessment system for deposit insurance. The state deposit insurer said Thursday the new system, known as RBAS, will...
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US Increasing ESTA Fee to Nearly Double Starting Sept. 30
Starting September 30, the cost of entering the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program is going up, nearly doubling from $21 to $40. Visitors to the U.S. from some of the nation’s closest allies will soon be required to pay these higher fees, which...
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Diplomacy starts here: Students build skills for global impact
Katherine Ntiamoah, Hamilton Lugar School director for policy engagement and strategic partnershipsBacked by a prodigious resume, Director for Policy Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Katherine Ntiamoah kicked off the revamped Global...
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HBO Max roll-out set to hit 100 markets, with 14 APAC territories going live in October
IT: Welcome to Derry is based on Stephen King’s IT universe HBO Max is continuing its global expansion, with the platform set to go live in 14 new markets in Asia Pacific (APAC) next month. The service will be rolled out on October 15 in...
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