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Brunei trade balance increases 3.4 percent in April
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's trade balance increased by 3.4 percent year-on-year to 395.9 million Brunei dollars (310.1 million U.S. dollars) in April, according to a report from the Department of Economic Planning and...
Consumer Fair returns, highlighting on MSMEs, innovation, and cross-border trade
The Bruneian
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June 26, 2025
The 31st Consumer Fair and Trade Expo (CFTE31) kicked off with an official opening ceremony that highlighted its pivotal role in promoting regional economic collaboration and empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Officiating the...
Baiduri Bank named ‘Best Bank in Brunei’ by FinanceAsia
The Bruneian
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June 26, 2025
Baiduri Bank has been recognised as the Best Bank in Brunei in this year’s FinanceAsia Awards, highlighting the Bank’s record-breaking financial performance in 2024 and continued excellence across innovation, digital transformation and regional...
No clear link between social cohesion and governance model in S-E Asia, unlike Western research
The Straits Times
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June 26, 2025
SINGAPORE – While Western research shows that democracies with more civil liberties tend to be more united, South-east Asia goes against the grain. Here, there is no clear link between social cohesion and type of government, a study has found....
Business : MIDA, DHL Extend Partnership To Strengthen Malaysia's Logistics Ecosystem As Leading Foreign Investment Hub
Bernama
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June 26, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- DHL and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday to extend their longstanding partnership. MIDA said in a joint statement today that under the...
Brunei committed to marine conservation: official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism remains committed to Brunei Vision 2035, particularly through initiatives that support the blue economy, marine innovation, and environmental stewardship,...
Brunei's biggest consumer fair opens
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 25 (Xinhua)-- The 31st Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE) of Brunei opened at the International Convention Center here on Wednesday, attracting over 350 exhibitors and more than 600 booths. Brunei's biggest consumer fair,...
Why literature matters in Southeast Asia—and why it starts with you
Philstar
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June 26, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippines continues to promote global competitiveness and lifelong learning through the Matatag Curriculum and CHED’s internationalization agenda, assistant professor Dr. Ann Ang from the National Institute of...
SME growth key to Philippines’ 2025 economic outlook: World Bank
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Stimulating private sector growth and job creation will enable the Philippines to enhance inclusive growth in the face of increasing global uncertainty and domestic risks, according to the World Bank. The Philippines Economic Update (PEU) finds...
Villacarlos, Torcio bag medals in SEAKF Championships in Brunei
Cebu Daily News
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June 25, 2025
From left-right; Az Pamaybay, Alexis Nicole Villacarlos, and Kelly Alexandrei Trocio. | AUK PH photo CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana karatekas Alexis Nicole Villacarlos and Kelly Alexandrei Torcio made strong impressions in the recently concluded...
Brunei holds Standards Awareness programme
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Brunei held Standards Awareness workshop on Monday to promote best practices in safety management and environmental accountability, the Brunei Standards and Accreditation Center at the Ministry of Finance...
Brunei-based law professor ranked among the world’s top legal scholars
The Malaysian Star
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June 23, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Senior Professor of Law at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA), Professor Dr Nehaluddin Ahmad has been ranked among the world’s top 10 legal scholars, according to the 2025 AD Scientific Index....
Economics is security: Building US strategy in Southeast Asia
The Brookings Institution
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Chairwoman Young Kim, Ranking Member Ami Bera, distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.1 It is an honor to contribute to this important conversation on strengthening U.S. engagement with Southeast...
Brunei grants Taiwanese travelers visa-free entry
Focus Taiwan
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June 23, 2025
Taipei, June 23 (CNA) Starting Monday, Taiwan passport holders can enter Brunei visa-free for up to 14 days, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) announced on social media. "This is a milestone in our integrated diplomacy. We sincerely thank the...
PTAS Aker Solutions Secures Contract Extension of Brownfield Services in Brunei
Offshore Source - Florida
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Oil & Gas Posted On Jun 24, 2025 PTAS Aker Solutions, a local joint venture between Aker Solutions and the Brunei company PTAS Sdn Bhd, has been awarded a contract extension for delivery of Offshore Restoration Maintenance Construction (ORMC)...
Southeast Asia Is Starting to Choose
Foreign Affairs
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June 24, 2025
More than most regions in the world, Southeast Asia has found itself in the middle of the intensifying U.S.-Chinese rivalry. Most major countries in other parts of Asia are already spoken for: Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are all...
Private recruiting agencies demand equal access to Brunei labour market
The Business Standard
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June 24, 2025
Private recruiting agencies have demanded that they be allowed to send workers to Brunei on an equal footing with the state-owned Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL), which currently holds exclusive rights under a 2022...
Israel-Iran war was a wake-up call for Asia's dependence on Middle East oil
Dunya News
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Business Business Israel-Iran war was a wake-up call for Asia's dependence on Middle East oil Close Israel-Iran war was a wake-up call for Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil Updated On: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:57:02 PKT HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Asia’s...
Wayback Burgers Starts Flipping Burgers in the Triad
Yes Weekly - North Carolina
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America’s Favorite Hometown Burger Joint to Celebrate the Official Opening of its 1st Guilford County Location CHESHIRE, CT (June 18, 2025) – Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger...
Brunei envoy visits Gyeongju to review preparations for APEC summit
The Korea Times
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June 20, 2025
Ahead of the 2025 APEC summit, Brunei's ambassador to Korea, Pengiran Hajah Nooriyah binti Pengiran Haji Yussof, paid an official visit to Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, to assess preparations and explore opportunities for bilateral...