Emirates NBD to buy $3bn majority stake in India's RBL bank

Emirates NBD will invest $3.05 billion to buy a majority stake in Indian private lender RBL Bank, marking the largest foreign direct investment in India's financial sector. Dubai's largest bank by assets will acquire a 60 per cent stake in RBL...

Brunei's 12th national development plan awareness program held

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- A dissemination program for Brunei's 12th national development plan (NDP) was held in Brunei's Temburong district on Saturday, as part of an ongoing initiative by the Ministry of Finance and Economy to...

In Fits and Starts, Western North Carolina Hobbles Toward Recovery One Year After Helene

Just over a year ago, Hurricane Helene cut a swath through western North Carolina, dumping historic rainfall, uprooting forests, sending rivers over their banks, and isolating mountain towns behind washed-out roads and landslides. The official...

IHC acquires majority stake in Pakistan's First Women Bank

International Holding Company (IHC), the largest listed company in the UAE, has acquired a majority stake in Pakistan's state-owned First Women Bank Limited, the company said on Friday. The acquisition follows a privatisation process conducted...

Banking industry shows rising interest in Emiratis with tech talent, expert says

The demand to employ local talent in the financial sector is so fierce that Emiratis are being hired almost as soon as they express an interest in a role, an industry insider has told The National. Hundreds of Emiratis flocked to the Expo Centre...

Malaysia says multilateral power deal delayed by Thai politics, renewal expected next month

KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand has delayed renewing a Southeast Asian multilateral power trade deal due to local political changes, Malaysia’s energy minister said on Friday (Oct 17). The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore (LTMS) Project to supply...

Trade pact review: India, ASEAN exchange proposals on last-mile issues 

Senior ASEAN officials have been quoted in local media reports stating that the bloc acknowledged these issues, and was utilising the AITIGA review negotiations to address implementation issues and trade concerns India has asked the ten-member...

Maju Motors unveils the all-new BYD Seal 5 in Brunei

Maju Motors Brunei has officially unveiled the all-new BYD Seal 5 Premium, a hybrid sedan that sets a new benchmark in Brunei’s automotive landscape — offering an impressive range of up to 1,220 kilometres on a single full charge and tank. The BYD...

Brunei's unemployment rate drops to 4.7 pct in 2024

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's unemployment rate stood at 4.7 percent in 2024, down from 5.1 percent the previous year, a government minister said on Thursday. The figure reflected a positive trend, but Brunei should not be...

Malaysia: Multilateral power deal delayed due to Thai politics; renewal expected next month

Malaysia's Energy Minister said that Thailand has postponed the renewal of a multilateral power trading agreement in Southeast Asia due to changes in local politics. The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore (LTMS) Project to supply hydropower from...

Business News | NUH And NUS Launch New Molecular Imaging And Theranostic Centre To Strengthen Patient Care And Research

PRNewswire Singapore, October 16: The National University Hospital (NUH) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC) have jointly launched the Molecular Imaging and Theranostic Centre, a novel integrated...

Katy Perry is not the first celebrity to date a politician

The world has been buzzing this week with the apparent confirmation of a romance between former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry. But while some may find it hard to imagine what the two have in common, he is not the...

Royal Brunei Airlines: Asia’s Finest in the Skies Wins Leading Cabin Crew Award

In an era where air travel is often defined by speed and efficiency, Royal Brunei Airlines reminds us that true excellence lies in the human touch. Recently named Asia’s Leading Cabin Crew at the 2025 Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony of the World...

IMF chief: Peace in Gaza creates chance to support Middle East economies

International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the end of the Gaza war could bring economic stability to the region. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Turkey's President...

PH, Brunei sign agri-fisheries deal

THE Philippines and Brunei Darussalam have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and fisheries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday. The agreement was signed by DA officials and Brunei’s Ministry of Primary Resources...

NUH And NUS Launch New Molecular Imaging And Theranostic Centre To Strengthen Patient Care And Research

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University Hospital (NUH) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC) have jointly launched the Molecular Imaging and Theranostic Centre, a novel...

Brunei's Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah announce they're expecting first baby

Prince Mateen Abdul of Brunei has excitedly announced that he and his wife, Princess Anisha Rosnah, are expecting their first child. The Sultan of Brunei's son, 34, posted the news on his Instagram account, sharing a black and white photograph of...

Amreli Steels Signs Major Financial Restructuring Agreement with Banking Syndicate

Amreli Steels Limited has announced the successful execution of a Master Restructuring Agreement with a consortium of banks, led by Bank Alfalah Limited and with Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited acting as Agent and Security Agent. The...

[Yemen Crushes Brunei 9–0 in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

Aden -- Yemeni national football team defeated Brunei Darussalam 9–0 in their AFC Asian Cup 2027™ Qualifiers Final Round Group B match held on October 14, 2025, in Sulaibikhat, Kuwait. The victory marks Yemen’s second win over Brunei in the...

Inchcape Brunei pledges to reduce carbon footprint through solar panel initiative

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Inchcape Brunei on Tuesday celebrated the successful installation of its first solar PV systems, called the Inchcape Brunei Solar Panels Initiative, marking a major leap forward in sustainable business operations. With this...