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MoE Dy Minister joins 53rd SEAMEO Council Conference in Brunei
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 3, 2025
A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Education Dr Zaw Myint and Yangon University of Economics Pro-Rector Dr Kyaw Tun Naing attended the 53rd Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council Conference, held in...
ASEAN’s silence on Myanmar’s political prisoners
The Jakarta Post
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s the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) convenes in Kuala Lumpur on July 8-9, one issue must rise above diplomatic courtesies and scripted communiqués: The immediate and unconditional release of Myanmar’s political prisoners. It has been...
DST report highlights Brunei’s digital growth and AI readiness by 2025
The Bruneian
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July 3, 2025
A dynamic and vibrant digital economy has the potential to catalyse growth and generate opportunities. To that end, Datastream Digital (DST) offers a positive outlook through the launch of the State of Digital Economy and AI 2025: Brunei report....
Mazda Brunei hosts “Art of Motion: A Mazda Experience” Roadshow at The Mall
The Bruneian
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July 3, 2025
Thinking of buying a new car? Now is the perfect time! Grand Auto Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in Brunei, is inviting the public to experience the beauty of Japanese engineering at the “Art of Motion: A Mazda Experience”...
Brunei emphasizes high priority on food industry safety
The Malaysian Star
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July 2, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's food industry players were urged to work together to turn scientific knowledge into practical applications, a senior government officer said on Wednesday. Food importers, manufacturers, regulators,...
Philippines still a lower middle-income country, according to World Bank
Business World
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July 2, 2025
THE PHILIPPINES is still classified as a lower middle-income country after just missing the threshold to achieve upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, according to the World Bank. The World Bank’s latest country income classification showed...
Brunei business conference stresses innovation to achieve project’s goals
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) At the Brunei Business Conference 2025 held near the capital on Tuesday, a government minister highlighted that for Brunei to achieve its Vision 2035—which aims for a high quality of life, a vibrant and sustainable economy, and a...
Rising debt is not bad if it leads to economic expansion
Manila Standard
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July 2, 2025
Managing the debt level properly, thus, is critical to sustain economic growth. The country’s increasing debt level has alarmed many Filipinos. Critics have feared that future generations will unfairly inherit the enormous debt and suffer the...
Brunei business conference spotlights innovation-driven growth
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- For Brunei to pursue the country's Vision 2035 for a high quality of life, a dynamic and sustainable economy, and a well-educated society, growth needs to be driven by innovation, digital progress,...
Australia’s AgriGen to establish Brunei’s first private food laboratory
Biz Brunei
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July 2, 2025
Australia’s AgriGen has signed an agreement with Brunei-based FarmFresh Industries to establish Brunei’s first private food testing laboratory. The Brunei Integrated Analytical Laboratory (BIAL) is planned to open at the Halal Science and...
Consult Sabah before deciding on Ambalat, says Sabah BIMP-EAGA Business Council
Borneo Post
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July 2, 2025
Dr Raymond Alfred KOTA KINABALU (July 2): The chairman of the BIMP-EAGA Business Council (Malaysia, Sabah), Dr Raymond Alfred, on Wednesday emphasized that any decisions on the disputed Ambalat maritime zone must involve formal consultation with...
Singapore, Cambodia solidify joint efforts in energy, climate finance, agri-trade
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asian neighbours Singapore and Cambodia intend to continue advancing shared interests in renewable energy trade, high-quality carbon markets, agri-trade and in bolstering Asean centrality. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence...
Collaboration between Brunei and Sabah boosts regional air connectivity, tourism
The Malaysian Star
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July 2, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) formalised a strategic partnership with Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) through a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) signing on Monday (June 30), aimed at enhancing regional air connectivity and strengthening...
Minister: DigitalNEXUS programme signifies Sarawak’s digital innovation leadership vision
Borneo Post
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July 2, 2025
Ahmad Hata listens as two young DigitalNEXUS 2025 exhibitors explain their project report on flood-safe smart kit monitoring and alert system. — Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (July 2): The inaugural Digital Technology Nexus (DigitalNEXUS)...
Brunei biggest fair attracts over 120,000 visitors
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Over 120,000 people visited the 31st Consumer Fair at the International Convention Center in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan from June 25 to 29, according to the organizer on Sunday. According to the...
Brunei Week to debut at Singapore’s Grand Market Sept 5-7
Biz Brunei
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June 30, 2025
BEDB invites local businesses to apply for event at Suntec Convention Centre Brunei businesses looking to expand regionally are invited to apply for the first Brunei Week in Singapore, taking place at the Grand Market at Suntec Convention Centre...
Sabah Tourism, Royal Brunei Airlines to boost connectivity
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 1, 2025
Sabah Tourism, Royal Brunei Airlines to boost connectivity Published on: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew, and Captain Sabirin Haji Abdul...
Business : New UK Envoy To Malaysia Ajay Sharma To Prioritise Semiconductor Cooperation To Produce High-end Chips
Bernama
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June 29, 2025
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Mikhail Raj Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom’s new High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ajay Sharma, has made strengthening bilateral cooperation a key priority, with a particular focus on...
Philippine Construction-To-Mining Tycoon Isidro Consunji Takes On Concrete Challenge
Forbes
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The 2024 annual report of Philippine construction-and-mining giant DMCI Holdings has an arresting AI-designed cover depicting a stack of grey concrete blocks, geometrically arranged in the form of a futuristic building site. The company says the...
Business News | Tata AIA Launches Two New Funds to Cater to the Wealth and Retirement Planning
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28: As India rises to become the 4th largest economy in the world, Tata AIA Life Insurance--one of India's leading life insurance companies--brings you a powerful opportunity to grow your wealth and secure...