Brunei can be Islamic finance hub
| Aziz Idris | Brunei has the potential to be a hub of Islamic finance, given the Sultanate’s emphasis on Halal branding, said Mark Garnier, the United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Brunei...
View Article‘Give and Help’ brings smiles to givers, takers
| Azaraimy HH | “I’m having the best time of my life,” were the words of a 10-year-old girl as she fished through a massive heap of donated clothes in search of that perfect dress for the upcoming...
View ArticleVolkswagen unveils new Sportsvan
| Hakim Hayat | VOLKSWAGEN Brunei yesterday unveiled the new Sportsvan, which is the continuation of its product offensive, this time in the compact MPV segment. Complementing its sporty outlook, the...
View ArticleMinDef holds religious talk for Ramadhan
The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) through the Directorate of Administration and Manpower has organised a pre-Ramadhan talk entitled ‘Tidak Ada Penyesalan di Ramadhanku Kali Ini’ to welcome the holy...
View ArticleBaiduri Prestige members briefed on investment capitalisation
BAIDURI Bank yesterday hosted an investment seminar for its Prestige members on diversifying their portfolio with Unit Trusts, held at the Emperor’s Court, Hua Ho Manggis Mall. During the seminar,...
View ArticleFitness Zone takes hat off to She Runs sponsors and supporters
| Fizah HAB | Fitness Zone’s She Runs 2016 Dream Team yesterday paid tribute to the generous sponsors, supporters, partners, volunteers and individuals who played a crucial role in ensuring the success...
View Article101 children of RBAF personnel awarded
| Nuri Sufri | A total of 101 students from various schools received awards during an annual ceremony organised by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) for their outstanding results, in comparison to...
View ArticleBIBD ALAF moves to new building
To further better serve Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD)’s ALAF (Advocating Life-Long Learning for an Aspiring Future) programme, the team has moved to their new office in the capital at the PGGMB...
View ArticleBrunei-China JVs to create win-win situation
| Azlan Othman | Setting up joint venture projects in the Sultanate will ensure a win-win situation for Brunei Darussalam and China. The spin-offs created by these projects will benefit the local small...
View ArticleProgresif makes Brunei proud, wins 2 Asian awards
Stamping its might on the global arena and making Brunei proud, Progresif won two prestigious accolades at the Asia Communication Awards held on June 1, 2016 in Singapore. The telecom major received...
View ArticleMoH joins global network
THE Ministry of Health (MoH) and Imperial College, London exchanged Letters of Agreement for the participation in the Leading Health Systems Network (LHSN) recently. LHSN is a joint initiative of...
View ArticleRBC holds cleaning campaign at Kg Sungai Kelugos cemetery
ROYAL Brunei Catering (RBC) recently conducted a cleaning campaign at the Muslim cemetery in Kampong Kelugos at Mukim Keriam, Tutong District, in anticipation of the coming month of Ramadhan. The...
View ArticleSPE-UTB Student Chapter launched
| Ishan Ibrahim | The SPE-UTB Student Chapter (SPE-UTB SC), which was launched yesterday at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), signalled a new beginning for the newly elected committee in bringing...
View ArticleHead-turning 911 Carrera S makes debut
| Fizah HAB | QAF Eurokars Sdn Bhd unveiled the all-new 911 Carrera S last night at the Porsche Centre Brunei in Beribi. Members of the media and invited guests witnessed the unveiling by Deputy...
View ArticleFresh range of bruneihalal products launched
| Danial Norjidi | THE new line of bruneihalal products was officially unveiled by Ghanim International Corporation during a launch yesterday at The Airport Mall. Ghanim International Corporation is a...
View ArticleRBC joins Bruneian food festival in China
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE Brunei Embassy in the People’s Republic of China, with the support of the Asean China Centre, recently launched the Brunei Food Festival at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Beijing....
View ArticlePollution, overfishing threaten Brunei coral reefs
| Hakim Hayat | A RECENT survey on vast coral reefs across Brunei Darussalam’s waters has indicated damage to a significant portion of the reef, due to pollution and overfishing which is disrupting the...
View ArticleReligious ceremony held in conjunction with World Environment Day
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | THE Ministry of Development through the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the World Environment Day, held a Tahlil, Doa Arwah and mass Asar...
View ArticlePolice force urged to maintain integrity, teamwork
| James Kon | MEMBERS of the police force yesterday were urged to avoid the individualistic attitude that can divide and weaken the solidarity of the force. They should stay committed in carrying out...
View ArticleConstruction site mishaps decline, but fatalities soar
| Azlan Othman | THERE has been an increase in fatalities at construction sites in the Sultanate, while accidents recorded a decline, said the Acting Minister of Development, Dato Paduka Awang Haji...
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