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Brunei's Muara Port expansion project to be completed by 2027
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- The expansion project of Brunei's Muara Port container terminal is progressing steadily, and is expected to be completed as scheduled by the end of 2027, the Muara Port Company (MPC) told Xinhua on Friday....
Deeromram at the double as Red Giants down Brunei 3-0
The Malaysian Star
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August 12, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Selangor bagged their first win of the Super League season after cruising past newcomers Brunei 3-0 at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Tuesday (Aug 12). Katsuhito Kinoshi’s men made a flying start when Thailand international Kevin...
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...
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 to launch new downstream petrochemical plant in 2027: minister
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A new oil and gas downstream project is expected to start operating by 2027 in Brunei, a government minister said at the Legislative Council on Thursday. The project features a new plant that produces acetic...
MyRepublic Completes Sale of Remaining 49.9% Stake in Broadband Business to StarHub
The Slovenia Times
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August 12, 2025
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 August 2025 - MyRepublic today announced that StarHub has acquired the remaining 49.9% stake in MyRepublic's flagship broadband business. From today, StarHub has full ownership of the broadband business....
Brunei strengthens tourism sector with strategic initiatives
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has implemented various strategic initiatives to promote its tourism sector, which plays a vital role in the nation's economic development, a government minister said on Wednesday. The initiatives...
Brunei targets 85 pct homeownership by 2035
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is aiming to achieve 85 percent homeownership under the national housing scheme in support of the aspirations outlined in Brunei Vision 2035, a government minister said on Wednesday. As of 2025, the...
Brunei offers multi-sector jobs to Indonesian workers: Ministry
Antara
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August 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Brunei Darussalam government is offering opportunities for Indonesian migrant workers in the fisheries, plantations, agriculture, and health sectors, Deputy Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI)...
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...
Urgent action needed to start decommissioning industry, warn unions and green groups
The West Australian
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August 10, 2025
Thousands of jobs could be created in WA to handle tens of billions of dollars in work recycling old offshore oil and gas rigs – but only if governments stop dragging their feet and act urgently on a plan to kickstart a decommissioning industry....
Kuching City Off To Flying Start With Big Win Over TRW
Bernama
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August 10, 2025
KUCHING, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Kuching City FC’s 4-0 victory over Kelantan The Real Warriors (TRW) in their opening Super League match of the 2025/2026 season last night not only secured three valuable points, but also served as an early morale...
HK teen’s award-winning AI app ignites debate over academic integrity, social inequality
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
HONG KONG – A controversy surrounding a local teenager’s award-winning AI-powered medical app has become one of Hong Kong’s biggest education scandals in recent years. The saga has ignited debate over academic integrity in Hong Kong’s competitive...
From Brunei to Taman Paramount, 1MORE Pizza has lines out the door: Is it worth the hype?
Malay Mail
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August 10, 2025
PETALING JAYA, Aug 10 — When I think of pizza, I think of my neighbourhood Domino’s that stood on a corner for over a decade. It had no tables, just a counter, a massive conveyor-type oven in the centre, and a fleet of motorcycles waiting outside....
New way to lead: Blending experience and innovation in logistics
Borneo Post
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August 9, 2025
In a world that often rushes forward in pursuit of youth, innovation and speed, it’s easy to overlook the quiet strength of those who came before us. Yet, behind every modern convenience, policy shift, or community success story lies the...
Business : Hibiscus Petroleum Sets 2030 Output Target At 70,000 Boe/day
Bernama
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August 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is targeting production of 70,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/day) and 2P reserves of 150 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) by 2030. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the...
Brunei and Sarawak trade showcase boosts ties between neighbours
The Malaysian Star
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August 2, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): A food, creative and handicraft showcase organised by Brunei and neighbouring Sarawak of Malaysia is a tangible commitment towards strengthening their ties in trade, tourism and sustainable development, a Bruneian...
Brunei, Sarawak trade showcase boosts ties
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- A food, creative and handicraft showcase organized by Brunei and neighboring Sarawak of Malaysia is a tangible commitment towards strengthening their ties in trade, tourism and sustainable development, a...
Tariff politics make India Trump’s favourite target – but what’s driving his fixation?
The Economic Times
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August 8, 2025
President Donald Trump has sharply escalated his trade offensive against India, slapping an extra 25% tariff on certain imports and pushing the total levy on those goods to 50%. The move is aimed squarely at New Delhi’s continued purchases of...
Brunei provides financial aid to natural disaster victims
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Fifty-one families affected by recent flood incidents have received financial assistance from Brunei's Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, local media reported on Friday. A ceremony was held in Tutong,...