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Malaysia, Brunei vow to boost energy, trade ties
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (centre) in converation with Anwar during the 26th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation at the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya today. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA...

6 best travel insurance plans in Singapore (August 2025)
On my very first overseas trip without my parents, the airline lost my luggage for almost 24 hours. I was headed to Madrid, Spain, and had a layover in Zurich, Switzerland. It was there (probably while I was drooling over gourmet Swiss chocolates...

Oman at Brunei Darussalam Book Fair 2025
BRUNEI: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the Brunei Darussalam Book Fair 2025. Oman’s participation in the event is aimed at consolidating bilateral relations and supporting efforts to boost the country’s cultural presence in the...
Brunei's economic growth moderate for 2025: central bank
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's economic growth in 2025 was expected to remain moderate, driven by a gradual recovery in oil and gas production, and expansion in the non-oil and gas sector, including construction, tourism, trade,...

Oman takes part in Brunei Darussalam Book Fair 2025
Brunei: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in Brunei Darussalam Book Fair 2025. Oman’s participation in the event is aimed to consolidate bilateral relations and support efforts to boost the country’s cultural presence in the international...
Culinary event boosts China-Brunei cultural ties
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The "Chinese Culinary Night: A Taste of Guangxi" event was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, on Saturday night, showcasing traditional culinary culture and the friendship between China and...
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday To Bring Extended Holiday For UAE In September
The International Astronomy Center in the United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that the crescent of Rabi Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, was not sighted across the Arab world on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The finding means...

Malaysia International Travel Mart travel fair opens
Malaysia International Travel Mart travel fair opens Published on: Sunday, August 24, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 24, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Liew, flanked by STB Deputy Chief Executive Officer Tay Shu Lan and Event...

Backpacking in southeast Asia: everything you need to know
Southeast Asia has been a favourite destination for backpackers since the 1960s, offering incredible experiences at budget prices. But it’s easy to be paralysed by choice when you’re planning a trip because there are so many things you can do. A...

Sabah plans Pulau Banggi development with tourism and barter trade focus
PULAU BANGGI: The Sabah government intends to develop Pulau Banggi across multiple sectors, with a special emphasis on tourism and economic growth. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor stated that the state government aims to strengthen regional...

Ministry invites ASEAN to explore Rammang-Rammang Karst tourism
Maros, South Sulawesi (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Tourism invited delegations from the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) to explore the tourism potential of the Karst and Geopark area of...
Brunei records downward trend in headline inflation since 2023: AMRO
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's headline inflation has been declining since 2023 and turned negative in 2024, reflecting lower prices in transport, communication, clothing, and footwear, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office...
Behind the wheel of the all-new Kia Tasman
Kia’s first-ever pickup truck, the Kia Tasman, has finally arrived in Brunei shores and The Bruneian team had the opportunity to experience its performance, handling and comfort first-hand. The Kia Tasman is rugged yet refined, combining bold...
Brunei's economy maintains recovery amid global uncertainty: think tank
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's economy continues its robust recovery, stimulated by modest inflation and macroeconomic stability, an ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) think tank has said. Prudent fiscal policy...

OutSystems Transforms Scoot's Disruption Management System to Elevate Customer Travel Experience
Using AI-powered low-code, Scoot more than doubles the development speed of its internal communications application, enhancing operational response time during flight disruptions SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scoot, the low-cost...
Brunei boosts rice production to achieve self-sufficiency
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is intensifying efforts to achieve 100 percent self-sufficiency in rice production as part of its food security strategy, a government minister said on Saturday. The country is introducing a new padi...

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The Christina-Sabin factor in tourism
The Christina-Sabin factor in tourism Published on: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 17, 2025 By: Datuk John Lo Text Size: Dark Mode: Off YES, Thanks to Christina Liew, tourism has fully recovered. More tourists will come. I think...

Over 1,000 riders gather in Miri for 12th International Bike Week
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Lee (fifth right), with Abang Khalil on his left, accepts a memento from Ramzie, as others look on. MIRI (Aug 30): More than 1,000 riders from across Asean converge here for the 12th edition of...

Good news for travellers, US is offering 'visa-free' stay up to 90 days under visa waiver program 2025, check eligible countries, here's how to apply
You can visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa. Yes, you heard it right! The United States has a special 'Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but here's a catch, only the participating countries have access to this special program. How to...