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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...
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...
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...
Christians Among Most Likely to Ditch Their Religion
Newsweek
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July 1, 2025
Christians, the world's largest religious group, have one of the lowest global retention rates among major religions, a new report has found. A Pew Research Center report published last Thursday found that fewer Christians hold on to their...
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...
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...
Gender role attitudes and female labour supply
VoxEU
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June 28, 2025
Existing studies document a U-shaped relationship between economic development and female labour force participation (FLFP) (Boserup 1970, Goldin 1995). At early stages of development, participation often declines as women exit subsistence...
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 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...
Why investing in people matters
Bangkok Post
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July 3, 2025
Asean is striving to enhance its competitiveness on the global stage and readiness for a transition under its Carbon Neutrality Strategy. However, Asean will not be well-positioned to become an important part of the global net-zero economy without...
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...
Revived Borneo Games set for Sept 24-28
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
KUCHING: The revived Borneo Games will take place here in September with participation from six states, territories and provinces. Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Games...
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...
Brunei youths join traditional music workshop
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- A total of 32 Brunei young adults in Belait district took part in a traditional music workshop recently, local media reported. According to the local daily, Borneo Bulletin, the workshop was an opportunity...
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...
Seeking to secure Pulau Ligitan with RM300 million security outpost
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 4, 2025
Seeking to secure Pulau Ligitan with RM300 million security outpost Published on: Friday, July 04, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 04, 2025 By: FMT Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Federal and state officials say they want security at Pulau Ligitan fortified...
Brunei-based law professor ranked among the world’s top legal scholars
The Malaysian Star
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June 23, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Senior Professor of Law at Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA), Professor Dr Nehaluddin Ahmad has been ranked among the world’s top 10 legal scholars, according to the 2025 AD Scientific Index....
Maju Motors reveals premium hybrid pickup, BYD Shark 6
The Bruneian
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July 3, 2025
Maju Motors Brunei has launched the all-new BYD Shark 6 during a grand public event recently at The Mall, Rizqun International Hotel Island, Gadong. The highly anticipated launch drew a large crowd eager to witness the arrival of BYD’s latest...
Globally, 1 in 10 adults under 55 have left their childhood religion
Pew Research Center
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June 26, 2025
Girls celebrate the Holi festival with colorful powders in Kolkata, India, on March 14, 2025. Hindus have one of the highest retention rates around the world: Just 1% have switched religions since childhood. (Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP via Getty...