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Mazda Brunei hosts “Art of Motion: A Mazda Experience” Roadshow at The Mall
Thinking of buying a new car? Now is the perfect time! Grand Auto Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in Brunei, is inviting the public to experience the beauty of Japanese engineering at the “Art of Motion: A Mazda Experience”...

Brunei emphasizes high priority on food industry safety
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's food industry players were urged to work together to turn scientific knowledge into practical applications, a senior government officer said on Wednesday. Food importers, manufacturers, regulators,...

Brunei business conference stresses innovation to achieve project’s goals
(MENAFN) At the Brunei Business Conference 2025 held near the capital on Tuesday, a government minister highlighted that for Brunei to achieve its Vision 2035—which aims for a high quality of life, a vibrant and sustainable economy, and a...
Brunei business conference spotlights innovation-driven growth
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- For Brunei to pursue the country's Vision 2035 for a high quality of life, a dynamic and sustainable economy, and a well-educated society, growth needs to be driven by innovation, digital progress,...

Australia’s AgriGen to establish Brunei’s first private food laboratory
Australia’s AgriGen has signed an agreement with Brunei-based FarmFresh Industries to establish Brunei’s first private food testing laboratory. The Brunei Integrated Analytical Laboratory (BIAL) is planned to open at the Halal Science and...

Preparations finalized for first international MQK July-8 launch
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Religious Affairs is finalizing preparations for the opening ceremony of the inaugural International Traditional Islamic Book Reading Competition, scheduled for July 8, 2025 This opening event will also mark the...

Collaboration between Brunei and Sabah boosts regional air connectivity, tourism
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) formalised a strategic partnership with Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) through a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) signing on Monday (June 30), aimed at enhancing regional air connectivity and strengthening...

Revived Borneo Games set for Sept 24-28
KUCHING: The revived Borneo Games will take place here in September with participation from six states, territories and provinces. Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Games...

Awang Tengah: Sarawak shifts focus to value-added exports and green energy leadership
Awang Tengah (seated centre) in a group photo with guests and participants during the event. Also seen are Mussen (seated third right), Reezal (seated third left) and other officials. KUCHING (July 2): The Sarawak government is actively pursuing...

Minister: DigitalNEXUS programme signifies Sarawak’s digital innovation leadership vision
Ahmad Hata listens as two young DigitalNEXUS 2025 exhibitors explain their project report on flood-safe smart kit monitoring and alert system. — Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (July 2): The inaugural Digital Technology Nexus (DigitalNEXUS)...
Brunei biggest fair attracts over 120,000 visitors
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Over 120,000 people visited the 31st Consumer Fair at the International Convention Center in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan from June 25 to 29, according to the organizer on Sunday. According to the...

Brunei Week to debut at Singapore’s Grand Market Sept 5-7
BEDB invites local businesses to apply for event at Suntec Convention Centre Brunei businesses looking to expand regionally are invited to apply for the first Brunei Week in Singapore, taking place at the Grand Market at Suntec Convention Centre...

Sabah Tourism, Royal Brunei Airlines to boost connectivity
Sabah Tourism, Royal Brunei Airlines to boost connectivity Published on: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew, and Captain Sabirin Haji Abdul...

Social cohesion: Relevance for Sri Lanka
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam giving his opening address at the International Conference on Cohesive Societies on 24 June An important solution lies in urban design aimed at avoiding ethnic or social enclaves. Singapore’s integrated...

Spice Palace Brunei opens its doors at Sunway Centre
Calling all Indian food lovers, a new culinary destination has arrived in town! Spice Palace Brunei, a brand-new destination for premium North Indian cuisine, has officially opened its doors at Sunway Centre. Founded in 2024, Spice Palace brings...
Bruneian leader calls to address challenges of AI era
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's leader has stressed that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is widely viewed in a positive light, it must be approached with caution, local media reported. According to the local daily...
First-born v omega-3 eggs: What is the difference between the many locally farmed eggs?
SINGAPORE – To shop for eggs in Singapore is to be met with a wall of choice. They come fresh and processed. From as far away as Ukraine or as near as Lim Chu Kang. Some are packed with omega-3, others enhanced with lutein. Decisions, decisions....
Brunei crown prince joins new Islamic year prayer
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah on Thursday evening graced the end of the Islamic year and new Islamic year 1447 Hijrah prayer ceremony,...
Brunei ministry of health presents long service medals to staff
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Ministry of Health honoured 224 staff with long service medals on Thursday, local media reported. According to the local daily Borneo Bulletin, the presentation of medals was to mark the Sultan of...
Brunei GDP declines 1.8 pct in Q1
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices recorded a year-on-year decline of 1.8 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, according to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics....