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Digital era poses mental health challenges for children: Brunei attorney-general
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The rapid evolution of the digital landscape, including the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), presents emerging challenges for mental health, particularly among children, a senior Brunei government...
Fostering green innovation to power growth in Asia-Pacific
Photo shows the Berths No. 2, 3 and 4 of Chancay Port. (Photo provided by COSCO Shipping Ports Chancay Peru S.A.) As the latest wave of scientific and technological revolution reshapes global industries, the world economy is accelerating toward...
AIA Singapore unveils "Road to HYROX" video series, reinforcing its leadership in championing accessible and inclusive wellness
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 November 2025 - Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced the launch of "Road to HYROX", an inspiring multi-episode video series. This compelling video series showcases the...
Brunei’s young innovators gear up for ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit 2025
Three youth-led teams from Brunei Darussalam recently showcased their sustainability innovations on a regional stage at the ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit (ACIYLS) 2025 in Singapore. The teams, PhytoBrunei, BotaNovi and BrewCycle...
singapore PM Wong to lead delegation to Brunei for Young Leaders' Programme
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be visiting Brunei for an official visit from Nov 3 to 4 for the 11th Young Leaders' Programme (YLP). PM Wong, who was invited by Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, also the Senior Minister at the Prime...
Brunei tourism players push for digital transformation
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Brunei hoteliers, travel agents, event management companies, and service providers took part in a digitalization networking session recently aimed at strengthening digital transformation in the country's...
Programme explores cuisine as platform for cultural exchange, sustainable living
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram (From left) Kim presents a memento to Dayang Morliah, who is joined by Sim. KUCHING (Nov 2): A fusion of food, culture and sustainability took centrestage at the Girl Guides Association Malaysia...
US, China agree to open direct military hotline after Xi-Trump summit
Fox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on the key topics not discussed in the Trump-Xi meeting and the details in the soybean deal signed on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States and...
PM Anutin meets Brunei Sultan to strengthen trade, investment, and cooperation
On the sidelines of the 32nd APEC Summit, PM Anutin Charnvirakul met His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, exchanging condolences on Queen Sirikit’s passing and advancing bilateral ties in trade, investment, public health, wellness tourism, halal...
Youth Town Hall highlights youth shaping Brunei’s future and economy
Over 500 youths attended the 8th edition of the Youth Town Hall at The Prime Minister’s Office, co-organised by the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Brunei and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, with support from the Ministry of Primary...
Royal Brunei Airlines launches high-speed inflight internet with RB SkyConnect
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has launched its high-speed inflight connectivity service, RB SkyConnect, making it the first airline in Asia to adopt a multi-orbit system. The service, which officially commenced on 18 November 2025 through a...
Ready to LOL? Brunei’s FestiLOL returns for a 10-day laugh fest
Gather your crew and book your laugh-out-loud night out. Bruhaha Comedy Productions is bringing back its premier comedy event, FestiLOL, for a spectacular ten-day run from 28 November to 7 December 2025. The festival will transform two venues,...
Sooyoung to Host the 2025 ASEAN-Korea Music Concert in Vietnam: A Celebration of Culture, Connection, and Harmony
Sooyoung to Celebrate Cultural Unity as Host of ASEAN-Korea Music Concert 2025 in Vietnam. Sooyoung appointed as host for the 2025 ASEAN-Korea Music Concert. Event highlights diplomatic and cultural ties between Korea and ASEAN nations. AKMC...
Luxon meets with Xi, new Japanese PM, and other world leaders
The Prime Minister says he would "discourage" the US from starting nuclear testing again, saying New Zealand is a "proud anti-nuclear country". Christopher Luxon said there's been a programme of de-nuclearisation around the world, and New...
In an international win for China's C919, Brunei accepts Beijing's aviation rules
PUBLISHED : 1 Nov 2025 at 08:32 Brunei has officially adopted China's civil aviation certification standards, easing access for Chinese-built aircraft such as the narrowbody C919 jet into the wealthy Southeast Asian market while serving as a...
AFEO: Uniting ASEAN engineers for regional progress and innovation
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Tan In the dynamic heart of Southeast Asia, where nations are bound by geography and history yet diverse in culture and development, the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO)...
Lawas, Limbang To Be First Areas For Sarawak's Environmentally-Friendly Highway - Abang Johari
KUCHING, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Lawas and Limbang are to be the first areas in Sarawak selected for the building of an environmentally-friendly highway using new technology, Sarawak premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. The construction of the...
Borneo Jazz 2025 showcases Miri as hub for music, culture and tourism
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Yii (third right) symbolically turns on a gramophone during the launch of Borneo Jazz 2025, witnessed by (from second right) Dennis, Galong, Ariffin and others. MIRI (Nov 1): The Borneo Jazz 2025...
Christopher Luxon meets new Japanese PM, other world leaders
President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Supplied / PMO The Prime Minister says he would "discourage" the US from starting nuclear testing again, saying New Zealand is a "proud...
US-China defence talks, C919 jet’s global win in Brunei: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US does not seek conflict, Hegseth says in meeting with Chinese defence minister US Defence Secretary Pete...