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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...
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...
Awang Tengah: Sarawak shifts focus to value-added exports and green energy leadership
Borneo Post
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July 2, 2025
Awang Tengah (seated centre) in a group photo with guests and participants during the event. Also seen are Mussen (seated third right), Reezal (seated third left) and other officials. KUCHING (July 2): The Sarawak government is actively pursuing...
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,...
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)...
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...
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...
Social cohesion: Relevance for Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam giving his opening address at the International Conference on Cohesive Societies on 24 June An important solution lies in urban design aimed at avoiding ethnic or social enclaves. Singapore’s integrated...
Spice Palace Brunei opens its doors at Sunway Centre
The Bruneian
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June 30, 2025
Calling all Indian food lovers, a new culinary destination has arrived in town! Spice Palace Brunei, a brand-new destination for premium North Indian cuisine, has officially opened its doors at Sunway Centre. Founded in 2024, Spice Palace brings...
Asia-Pacific Power List 2025: Amalia Sarah Santi, Paragon
Campaign Asia-Pacific
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July 2, 2025
EVP and global chief business officer ParagonCorp Indonesia New member Amalia Sarah Santi is the brand custodian of ParagonCorp, Indonesia’s top beauty company and its portfolio of halal-certified brands including Wardah, Kahf, and Make Over....
Bruneian leader calls to address challenges of AI era
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's leader has stressed that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is widely viewed in a positive light, it must be approached with caution, local media reported. According to the local daily...
First-born v omega-3 eggs: What is the difference between the many locally farmed eggs?
The Straits Times
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June 28, 2025
SINGAPORE – To shop for eggs in Singapore is to be met with a wall of choice. They come fresh and processed. From as far away as Ukraine or as near as Lim Chu Kang. Some are packed with omega-3, others enhanced with lutein. Decisions, decisions....
Chinese tourists crown Vietnam, sideline Thailand
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Chinese tourists are reshaping travel trends in South-east Asia, with Vietnam and Malaysia gaining ground while Thailand, the traditional hot spot, is seeing visitor growth stall amid currency swings, safety concerns and China’s...
Brunei crown prince joins new Islamic year prayer
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah on Thursday evening graced the end of the Islamic year and new Islamic year 1447 Hijrah prayer ceremony,...
Brunei ministry of health presents long service medals to staff
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Ministry of Health honoured 224 staff with long service medals on Thursday, local media reported. According to the local daily Borneo Bulletin, the presentation of medals was to mark the Sultan of...
Brunei GDP declines 1.8 pct in Q1
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices recorded a year-on-year decline of 1.8 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, according to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics....
Brunei police arrest three people for immoral activities
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Brunei police arrested a 36-year-old Bruneian man and two foreign women aged 34 and 48 for alleged involvement in prostitution activities, local media reported on Thursday. According to the local daily...
TAK Group eyes stronger Sarawak–Brunei links via Muara Port
Borneo Post
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June 28, 2025
Teo (right) presents a token of appreciation to Fazilah. MIRI (June 28): Malaysian developer TAK Group is eyeing to forge closer ties between Sarawak and Brunei, following a high-level meeting with Muara Port Company (MPC) in the sultanate on...
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...