Press Releases

Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025

The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...

Brunei, Sarawak Showcase Enhances Trade Collaboration

(MENAFN) A food, creative, and handicraft exhibition co-hosted by Brunei and Sarawak, Malaysia, marks a significant step toward enhancing collaboration in trade, tourism, and sustainable development, a senior Bruneian official stated on Saturday....

Taiwan’s Leader Signals Ongoing Talks with U.S. to Reduce Tariff Rate

(MENAFN) Taiwan’s leader described the United States’ newly imposed 20% tariffs on Taiwanese products as "provisional," signaling ongoing discussions aimed at reducing the rate, media reported Friday. Vice President Lai Ching-te stated that both...

Brunei Launches Inaugural Large-Scale Solar-Powered Shrimp Farm

(MENAFN) Brunei has marked a groundbreaking achievement with the launch of its inaugural large-scale solar-powered shrimp aquaculture facility near Muara port on Monday. Jets Sdn Bhd, a leading shrimp farming company, officially opened Brunei’s...

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...

Visit by Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong to Brunei Darussalam, 14 to 15 July 2025

Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong visited Brunei Darussalam from 14 to 15 July 2025 as the Singapore Government’s representative for the 79th birthday celebrations of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...

Brunei Demands Collective Effort to Safeguard Forests, Reefs

(MENAFN) In a strong call to action, a Brunei government minister emphasized Tuesday that safeguarding the nation’s forests and reefs is a collective responsibility, not one solely borne by the government. This declaration highlights Brunei’s...

Southeast Asian Leaders Convene with China’s Foreign Minister

(MENAFN) Top Southeast Asian diplomats convened Thursday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate the progress of ASEAN-China relations and outline future strategic directions, according to an official statement. The talks took place...

Brunei Finalizes Massive Solar Project to Expand Renewable Energy Goals

(MENAFN) Brunei has finalized agreements to construct a 30-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, a local news outlet reported on Sunday. This project represents a critical advancement in the nation’s ongoing commitment to expanding its...

Brunei Reports Surge in Women Joining Tech Sector

(MENAFN) Brunei has experienced a rise in the number of women entering professional roles within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Women accounted for nearly 34 percent of the ICT workforce in 2024, marking a 4 percent...

Brunei Empowers Disaster-Struck Families with Financial Aid

(MENAFN) The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in Brunei has stepped in to provide crucial financial support to fourteen families grappling with the aftermath of recent calamities, local news outlets reported this Sunday. The aid distribution,...

Vice Prime Minister Mariano Assanami Sabino Reinforces Cooperation with Brunei in the Social and Community Development Fields

Visit of Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Second Minister for Education Dr Maliki Osman to Brunei Darussalam, 1 to 4 April 2025

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education, and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Maliki Osman, will visit Brunei from 1 to 4 April 2025 for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. During his visit, Minister Maliki and the...

Rectitude Holdings Ltd Announces Fiscal 2025 First Half Financial Results

SINGAPORE, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rectitude Holdings Ltd (the “Company” or “Rectitude”), a Singapore-based provider of safety equipment and related industrial-grade hardware products, today announced its unaudited financial results for...

Rectitude Delivers First Batch of AIMS Products to Singapore Customers, Expanding Green Energy Offerings in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rectitude Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: RECT; the “Company” or “Rectitude”), a Singapore-based provider of safety equipment and related industrial products, today announced the successful delivery of its first...

Osseointegration Implants Market to Reach USD 16.6 Billion by 2032, Driven by Innovations in Prosthetics and Implants

Global Osseointegration Implants Market size is expected to be worth around USD 16.6 Billion by 2032 from USD 8.1 Billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 8.50% NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Report Overview...

Liver Cancer Drugs Market To Achieve USD 2,332 Million By 2032, Powered By Innovative Treatments

Global Liver Cancer Drugs Market size is expected to be worth around USD 2,332 Million by 2032 from USD 1,071 Million in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Report Overview Global...

Quantum Computing in Healthcare Market Expected to Surpass USD 1,897.5 Million by 2032, Innovation in Healthcare AI

Quantum Computing in Healthcare Market size is expected to be worth around USD 1,897.5 Million by 2032 from USD 85.0 Million in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 42.6% NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Report Overview...

Joint Statement by PM Lawrence Wong and PM Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat

Source: PMO Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met in Putrajaya on 7 January 2025 for the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat. In their first Retreat together, the Leaders reflected on the excellent...

Rectitude Secures Initial Sales Contracts for Innovative New Energy Solutions, Entering the Multi-Billion-Dollar Green Energy Market in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rectitude Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: RECT; the “Company” or “Rectitude”), a Singapore-based provider of safety equipment and related industrial products, today announced that it has secured its first sales...