Brunei News

In support of the Brunei government's family day programme, and as one of the pre-Philippine Independence day activities, the Filipino Association in Brunei in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy and LBC Mabuhay will be holding a Filipino CommunityLBC family day 2013 at the Pusat Belia in Bandar Seri Begawan today from 7am to 12 noon.

Two Thai men who overstayed their visas to Brunei will be whipped and imprisoned for several months, a report from Bandar Seri Begawan said Friday.

Two Thai men who overstayed their visas to Brunei will be whipped and imprisoned for several months, a report from Bandar Seri Begawan said Friday.

In further building on the strong youth cooperation between Asean, China, Japan and Korea, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Hazair bin Hj Abdullah yesterday reiterated that youths are valuable assets and future leaders, thus it is essential to foster strong bonds of friendship ... (more)

Clues about the character of the new Chinese leadership are emerging from its interactions with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations .

Standard Chartered Bank Brunei has launched its strengthened SME offerings yesterday aimed at meeting the changing needs of the fast-growing small and medium sized enterprises segment in the country while reinforcing its brand promise of 'Here for good' at the Dermaga Diraja, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Competition for water could trigger conflict unless nations cooperate to share the diminishing resource, leaders from Asia-Pacific nations warned yesterday.

Acting Assistant Secretary of State Joseph Yun will travel to Indonesia, Brunei, and Vietnam May 20-29 for bilateral and multilateral meetings with senior officials.

Russia is refocusing on Asean after years of inertia due to its domestic priorities and challenges.

JAPAN has appealed to Malay-sia, one of the member countries of the Trans Pacific Partnership , to support its request for an extension of the ongoing talks.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 14 --Japan has proposed to set up a working group to discuss protection of intellectual properties at the just-concluded first round of negotiations on a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership free trade agreement covering many parts of Asia-Pacific region.

The Sandakan Borneo Bird Club is proud to announce the 1st Borneo Bird Race to be held on 31st May to 9th June 2013 in collaboration with Brunei Tourism and Sabah Tourism Board.

The Minister of Development Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Suyoi bin Hj Osman, yesterday officiated the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names Asia, South-East at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom of The Empire Hotel & Country Club.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met here Monday with visiting Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and the two leaders agreed to promote bilateral economic and energy ties, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

The Dahlia X-Ray Service Company, which was launched in early February this year, began providing x-ray services yesterday at the company's, premises in Jalan Rasau, Kg Mumong, Kuala Belait.

The Department of Civil Aviation and the Brunei Economic Development Board informed the public that operations at Brunei International Airport had returned to normal by 2am, May 8, following a heavy downpour at around 11pm on May 7, flooded the Arrival Hall of the airport, causing much inconvenience to passengers on the late night flight.

The Unites States has "Cobra Gold", the annual joint military drill with Thailand, and China hopes to follow in its footsteps.

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah met with visiting Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan at the Istana Nurul Iman palace here Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of common concern.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 7 -- Defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathered here on Tuesday to discuss measures and actions to further cement defence and security cooperation in the 10-nation bloc, Xinhua news agency reported.

Students from the Nakhoda Ragam Vocational School are taking a more hands-on approach to getting their talents recognised by their own country.