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Brunei and Singapore Central Banks Strengthen Bilateral Financial Ties
Fintech News
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August 18, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have reaffirmed their close ties at the fifth BDCB-MAS Bilateral Roundtable in...
Brunei announces financing scheme for youth entrepreneurs
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has announced the establishment of the BizBelia scheme, giving opportunities to local youth entrepreneurs to obtain financial resources, official media reported. The initiative aimed to stimulate the...
World’s richest footballer’s net worth is 344 times more than Premier League’s best paid star
Manchester Evening News
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August 17, 2025
Erling Haaland may be on a hefty £500,000-per-week contract with Manchester City, but his wealth pales in comparison to that of Faiq Bolkiah. Despite never making a senior appearance in any of the world's top leagues, Bolkiah is set to inherit an...
This Underrated Country Is Becoming One of Asia’s Best Outdoor Destinations—and It Has One of the Region’s Most Popular Hiking Trails
AOL
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Abhinavformula1/Shutterstock Hiking in the Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve.Key Points The Bukit Gasing Circular in Malaysia was recently named the best hiking trail in Southeast Asia in a new study. The 2.4-mile loop in Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve has...
Penalty heartbreak for Kuching as Brunei seize first leg advantage in FA Cup tie
The Malaysian Star
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August 16, 2025
PETALING JAYA: A missed late penalty proved costly for Kuching City as Brunei held on for a dramatic 3-2 win in their FA Cup round-of-16 first leg match at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Saturday (Aug 16). The hosts made a dream start when...
Brunei launches TechXpo 2025
The Malaysian Star
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August 14, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's premier platform showcasing innovation and technology, Brunei TechXpo 2025, was launched on Thursday at the International Convention Center near the capital. The three-day exhibition offered...
Who Is The Richest Footballer In The World?
Complete Sports
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August 18, 2025
Created by the Poor, Stolen by the Rich, football’s origins are widespread with football games having different rules, different terrains and different stakes being played within different regions of the country. The game’s different renditions...
Brunei remains committed to advancing ICT: senior official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brunei remains fully committed to advancing information and communications technology (ICT) initiatives, a senior official said here at the Innovate Tomorrow Forum on Tuesday. Haji Alimen Jaafar, Brunei...
Outward Bound Sabah to celebrate 40 years of leadership training
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 15, 2025
Outward Bound Sabah to celebrate 40 years of leadership training Published on: Friday, August 15, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 By: Lorena Binisol Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Staff sailing event. Kota Kinabalu: Outward Bound Sabah (OBS),...
Han Loong athletes dominate poomsae event at Brunei meet
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 15, 2025
Han Loong athletes dominate poomsae event at Brunei meet Published on: Friday, August 15, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The Han Loong taekwondo team won the overall poomsae title and finished as...
OBS to celebrate 40 years of leadership training
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 15, 2025
OBS to celebrate 40 years of leadership training Published on: Friday, August 15, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 By: Lorena Binisol Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Staff sailing event. Kota Kinabalu: Outward Bound Sabah (OBS), Malaysia’s...
Brunei’s biggest solar plant targets launch by end of 2026
Biz Brunei
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August 12, 2025
30 MW solar plant on remediated landfill in Kg Belimbing, developed by Malaysia's Solarvest, Serikandi and Brunei government’s Khazanah Satu Brunei’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant (SPVPP) with a 30-megawatt (MW) capacity in Kg Belimbing...
The Pinkfong Company Opens First ‘Bebefinn Kids Cafe’ in Malaysia
Business Korea
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August 14, 2025
The Pinkfong Company, a global family entertainment enterprise, announced on Aug. 14 that it is accelerating its expansion into the Southeast Asian market by opening its first "Bebefinn Kids Cafe" in Malaysia. The newly opened Bebefinn Kids Cafe...
First expel, appeal later
Atalayar
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August 11, 2025
The United Kingdom, now ruled by Labour Party Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has increased to 23 the number of countries to which it has begun deporting immigrants convicted of a crime before their appeals and reviews are examined. After starting...
Brunei's legislative council meeting concludes with emphasis on Vision 2035
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Brunei legislative council meeting wrapped up on Saturday with legislative council members touching on various steps towards realizing the Brunei Vision 2035. Haji Mohamad Danial, a legislative council...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Aug 18, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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August 18, 2025
Malaysia: * Curb bullying from primary school level, King decrees / Education Ministry to implement anti-bullying campaign in schools following royal decree * Another MP is ejected as Speaker orders Awang Solahuddin to leave * Zara Qairina case:...
July keeps the torrid pace going in one of Earth’s hottest years on record
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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August 12, 2025
July 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest July in analyses of global weather data going back to 1850, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, or NCEI, reported August 12. NASA and the European Copernicus Climate Change Service also rated...
Deeromram at the double as Red Giants down Brunei 3-0
The Malaysian Star
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August 12, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Selangor bagged their first win of the Super League season after cruising past newcomers Brunei 3-0 at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Tuesday (Aug 12). Katsuhito Kinoshi’s men made a flying start when Thailand international Kevin...
Sama leader makes history as first from Tawi-Tawi to be appointed in BARMM cabinet
Minda News
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August 12, 2025
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 12 Aug) — A strong advocate for seaweed production, tourism, and cultural preservation, Termizie “Ted” Masahud is the first Sama leader and first representative from Tawi-Tawi to serve in the cabinet of the Bangsamoro...
Celebrating a Month of Cultural Expressions: Featuring 24 Cinematic Gems at the ASEAN Film Festival 2025
The Laotian Times
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August 12, 2025
Presented in collaboration with the Consulates-General of 14 countries and over 40 partners, the Festival offers more than 3,500 free tickets to culture enthusiasts HONG KONG, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) 2025,...