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Vietnam, Brunei develop defense cooperation more substantively, effectively
The two sides held talks right after the welcome ceremony at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense. At the event, Gen. Cuong expressed his delight at the positive outcomes of the bilateral defense ties in recent years. He...

These are the 6 Best Destinations in Indonesia—and No, the List Does Not Include Bali
Indonesia is a nation comprising over 17,000 islands, each with its own rhythm, rituals, and rare beauty. Of these, many travelers have visited or at least heard of Bali. As a luxury travel advisor of Indonesian heritage, though, I encourage...

These are the 6 best destinations in Indonesia — and the list does not include Bali
Didier Marti/Getty Images The Piaynemo Islands in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.Indonesia is a nation comprising over 17,000 islands, each with its own rhythm, rituals, and rare beauty. Of these, many travelers have visited or at least heard of Bali. As a...

Tata’s Taj may exit this old hotel, likely to sign deal for Rs 176196000000, who will buy it?
Home Business Tatas Taj may exit this old hotel, likely to sign deal for Rs 176196000000, who will buy it? IHCL Chairman N. Chandrasekaran recently told shareholders that the company has no aggressive plans for overseas expansion. Tata Group’s...

Brunei’s sorghum project to boost local feed supply
Back Tanachat Pochana, Enserv Chairman (centre left) and Abuzar Hj Md Tahir, Acting Director of Brunei’s Department of Agriculture and Agrifood (centre right) with the signed tenancy agreement for Enserv to set up their sorghum project. 18 Sep...

Taj Group to ‘exit’ New York’s iconic Pierre Hotel? Indian Hotels share in focus
The Indian Hotels share price is muted in trade today. According to The Times of India report, the Tata Group company may consider selling its stake in the iconic luxury hotel in New York, the Pierre Hotel. As per the report by The Times Of India,...

Taj may exit NYC’s Pierre hotel in $2 billion deal
New York’s The Pierre Hotel, managed by the Taj chain, may see a change in ownership. The Sultan of Brunei, along with Saudi businessman Essam Khashoggi, has expressed interest in buying the iconic Manhattan property for $2 billion. If the deal is...

Business News | Tata AIA Unveils Two New Funds Focused on India's Sector Leaders, Combining Long-Term Wealth Creation with Life Insurance Protection
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: As India's economy continues to expand, driven by rising consumption, increasing disposable incomes, and growing demand supported by lower interest rates, the country's leading companies--sector...

Cooperation And Connection In Brunei
On a warm evening at Muara Naval Base, personnel from the Australian Defence Force, Royal Brunei Armed Forces and Brunei Ministry of Defence came together on board HMAS Ballarat for the opening ceremony of the Bruneian segment of Indo-Pacific...

Indian Hotels shares in focus as company plans to exit New York’s Pierre Hotel at around $2 billion
Shares of Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), the Tata Group’s hospitality arm, will be in focus after reports indicated the company is set to exit its flagship U.S. property, The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. The deal, pegged at around $2 billion, is...

Indian Hotels plans to exit New York’s Pierre Hotel; $2 bn deal may fetch Rs 17,000–18,000 crore inflow
Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), part of the Tata Group and parent of the Taj Hotels chain, is set to exit its flagship U.S. property, The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan, according to reports from The New York Times. The deal, valued at $2 billion, is...
Brunei steps up fight against online scams, digital fraud
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Cyber Security Brunei (CSB) is intensifying efforts to combat online scams and digital fraud through close cooperation with multiple agencies, including the operation of an anti-scam center, a...
Brunei road safety council holds blood donation campaign
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Road Safety Council has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening road safety and promoting social responsibility by organizing a blood donation campaign recently. The council said the initiative...

Malaysian Media Focusing On China’s Tech Rise, Impact On Job Creation
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail KUNMING (CHINA), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian media is showing strong interest in China’s advancements in technology, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and the digital economy, as well as focusing on how...

Indonesia Sends 100 Nurses to Work in Brunei Darussalam
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower's Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) supports the pilot project for the placement of skilled migrant workers between the Binawan Group and the Jerudong Park Medical Centre...

Farmer succeeds in off-season watermelon cultivation in Patuakhali
In an inspiring agricultural success story from Bauphal in Patuakhali, young entrepreneur Md Lokman Hossain has achieved remarkable results by cultivating watermelon during the monsoon season using the mulching method on elevated land. Due to the...
BYD Brunei kicks off September Roadshow at The Mall Gadong
BYD Brunei is hosting a special September roadshow at The Mall, Gadong from 17 to 21 September 2025, open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. From 10am to 10pm daily, the five-day roadshow will spotlight BYD’s newest models, including the highly...


Indonesia, Brunei finalize plan to place skilled nurses
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) and Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) in Brunei Darussalam are finalizing a cooperation plan to place skilled migrant workers in the healthcare sector in Brunei....

Business : Malaysian Media Focusing On China’s Tech Rise, Impact On Job Creation
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail KUNMING (CHINA), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian media is showing strong interest in China’s advancements in technology, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and the digital economy, as well as focusing on how...