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PM: Sultan of Brunei praises IJN’s ‘excellence and dedication’ after treatment during Malaysia visit
PETALING JAYA, June 5 — The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has praised the quality of care and medical expertise at the National Heart Institute (IJN) following his recent treatment at the facility, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

Palace: upper-middle income status for Philippines still within reach
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang remains optimistic that the Philippines will achieve an upper-middle income status within President Marcos’ term even if the country remained under the lower-middle income category in the latest classification...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Boeffi unveils BoéV 2, Bresso 3 massage chairs at CFTE31
Looking for a state-of-the-art and affordable massaging chair to relieve stress and tension from the comfort of your home? Boeffi International, a trusted name in wellness innovation, has officially unveiled its latest creations, the BoéV 2 and...

OPEC Reports a Global Oil Production Decline in 2024
Global crude oil production declined by 1% last year, for the first time since 2020, averaging 72.58 million barrels daily, OPEC said in the latest edition of its Annual Statistical Bulletin. The group reported a decline in OPEC and partner...

‘AI will be central to next digital master plan’
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Artificial intelligence will be central to Brunei’s next Digital Economy Master Plan, government officials said Tuesday, with the current five-year masterplan wrapping up in 2025. “Brunei is in the process of preparing a Data...

Celebrating unity in diversity during Unity Week
Celebrating unity in diversity during Unity Week Published on: Thursday, July 03, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 03, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Dark Mode: Off James (right) giving a spoonful of hinava to Walter. SANDAKAN: The Ministry of...

“Always a bright force of nature”: Tributes to Dunstable radio broadcaster
Tributes have been made to a Dunstable radio presenter after his death last week. Simon Marlow, died in hospital in London on Friday, June 27, according to an announcement from British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS). Simon started his radio...
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[Watch] Coca-Cola Just Made Klang River Cleaner, And Here’s Why You Should Celebrate
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Your daily dose of Coke just got a green makeover. Coca-Cola Malaysia teamed up with Dutch cleanup champions The Ocean Cleanup to launch a...
Consumer Fair returns, highlighting on MSMEs, innovation, and cross-border trade
The 31st Consumer Fair and Trade Expo (CFTE31) kicked off with an official opening ceremony that highlighted its pivotal role in promoting regional economic collaboration and empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Officiating the...

Hilly fruits hub to be built in the city: Supradip
Chitttagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma has said a hub of hilly fruits will be made in the capital to make the fruits available for city people. “We want to make a fruit hub in the capital so that people of the capital get...
Singapore, Cambodia solidify joint efforts in energy, climate finance, agri-trade
[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...

Kissht Kicks Off IPO Journey, Converts Into Public Entity
SUMMARY At a meeting held on June 17, Kissht’s shareholders passed a resolution to convert the startup to a public limited entity from a private limited company As per Kissht’s RoC filings, its IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares and...

PMBS Chairman Killed in Kunak Crash
PMBS Chairman Killed in Kunak Crash Published on: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 29, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: Dark Mode: Off KUNAK: Datuk Yahamad Budin, 74, Chairman of the Brunei Sabah Community Association (PMBS) Kota...

Oman: OIA’s expanding strategic alliances boost FDI and knowledge inflows
MUSCAT - The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) – the Sultanate of Oman’s integrated sovereign wealth fund – has broadened its network of strategic partnerships in a move that is helping channel foreign direct investment (FDI), global expertise, and...

OIA’s expanding strategic alliances boost FDI and knowledge inflows
MUSCAT, JUNE 30 The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) – the Sultanate of Oman’s integrated sovereign wealth fund – has broadened its network of strategic partnerships in a move that is helping channel foreign direct investment (FDI), global...

Singapore Launches Third-Generation Dengue Vaccine Study
(Vax-Before-Travel News)According to a recent World Health Organization report, the Western Pacific Region is facing significant dengue outbreaks for the second consecutive year. Since dengue is a vaccine-preventable disease, countries such as the...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (June 30, 2025)
Malaysia: * Govt open to factual criticisms of taxation system, says Anwar * PM Anwar's Italy visit focuses on strengthening bilateral ties * No interference in judicial matters as govt respects the Constitutional process, says PM * Malaysia and...
Over 100 roll up sleeves for a good cause
Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with Persatuan Warganegara Malaysia (PWM) and the Blood Donation Centre of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, successfully hosted a blood donation drive yesterday, collecting a...

Nearly 500 cases of child abuse, neglect, referred to JAPEM since 2014
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s efforts to combat child abuse continue to face challenges, with 481 cases reported to the Community Development Department (JAPEM) since 2014, including twelve new incidents in the first five months of this year. The...