Standard Chartered Bank to help Brunei’s diversification drive
| James Kon | STANDARD Chartered Bank (SCB) will help Brunei attract foreign direct investment (FDI) as a way to diversify its economy, a senior official of SCB said yesterday. “I understand...
View ArticlePractise caution when travelling to Zika-affected countries: Minister
| Azlan Othman | THE Minister of Health, Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Zulkarnain bin Haji Hanafi advised pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant to consult doctors prior to departure...
View Article‘I would like to inspire everyone’
| Hakim Hayat | FOLLOWING his promotion to the rank of Acting Captain, His Royal Highness Prince Captain ‘Abdul Mateen said he is looking forward to his military pilot training that will...
View ArticlePrince ‘Abdul Mateen promoted to Acting Captain
| Hakim Hayat | HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei...
View ArticleEnhancing public awareness on mosquito control
HEALTH officials continue to reinforce their efforts to combat the potential spread of Zika virus in Brunei Darussalam. The Ministry of Health stresses that residents, school-goers, patients in...
View ArticleDES 20-Digit Prepaid Meter Token via CDM launched
| Aziz Idris | IN ITS continuous efforts to provide the public convenience, DST Incomm launched the DES 20-Digit Prepaid Meter Token via Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) at the DST Tanjung Bunut...
View ArticleUNISSA to be Halal research centre
| Syazwani Hj Rosli | THE two-day ‘Transcending Borders and Addressing Challenges in the Halalan Tayyiban Industry’ international seminar, organised by Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali...
View ArticleMinister highlights importance of youth in promoting Asean identity
THE importance of youth as future leaders and bearers responsible for the policy directions and destiny of Asean and to be involved in the promotion of the Asean unique identity and maintaining its...
View Article6 students receive prestigious BSJV scholarship
| Lyna Mohamad | THE Brunei Shell Joint Venture (BSJV) Companies held a contract signing ceremony for six students under the Brunei Shell Joint Ventures Scholarship Scheme. The event took...
View ArticleNew ‘Temburong Holiday Destination’ packages now available
| James Kon | MEMBERS of the public who are making holiday plans to travel this December can consider Temburong as a preferred holiday destination following the launch of the three days and...
View ArticleBrunei, Thailand sign MoU on health cooperation
| Achong Tanjong | A MEMORANDUM of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday between the Brunei Government and BNH Medical Centre Limited, to bolster the existing cooperation between Brunei...
View ArticleMPRT looks to double number of tourist arrivals
| James Kon | THE Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) through the Tourism Development Department is looking to double the number of tourist arrivals by air from 218,000 per annum...
View ArticleBrexit: The UK will continue to thrive and prosper
| David Campbell British High Commissioner To Brunei Darussalam | ON JUNE 23, the British people voted to leave the European Union (EU). British Prime Minister Theresa May has been clear:...
View ArticleEmbrace nature at Lactic Labi Ride
| Faza Suraj | ARE you ready to participate in a major cycling event in Brunei Darussalam? Also are you just looking for an event which will be held at one of the most beautiful places in...
View ArticleTAP, Labour Department conduct surprise visit to business premises
THE Employees Trust Fund (TAP) via its Enforcement Unit held a joint-visit with the Labour Enforcement Division of the Labour Department to business premises around Jalan Muara area in Bandar Seri...
View ArticleBrunei GLCs, SMEs for 13th CAEXPO
| Aziz Idris | A TOTAL of 13 local businesses – comprising three government-linked companies (GLCs) and 10 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – will be representing Brunei Darussalam next...
View ArticleMyanmar Defence Services Chief pays courtesy call to MinDef
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | THE Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services at the Myanmar Armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is currently in Brunei Darussalam with an accompanying...
View ArticlePilot wings recipient recalls path to achieving dream
| James Kon | HARD work and perseverance proved to be the life changing factors for 1097 Lt (U) Muhd Harith bin Haji Edin who finally received his Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF)’s Wing...
View ArticleBrunei Travel Fair begin
| Lyna Mohamad | THE Brunei Travel Fair 2016 drew quite a crowd even before it was officially opened yesterday as eager travellers came in as early as an hour before the opening ceremony to...
View ArticleHigh achievements of JIS students
THE Jerudong International School (JIS) students are celebrating another set of outstanding GCE ‘A’ Level results. At the A2 Level, just under 10 per cent of the grades awarded to the school’s Year 13...
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