Brunei’s Economic Diversification Efforts: Moving Beyond Oil and Gas

Brunei has long been synonymous with oil and gas wealth, with these resources forming the backbone of its economy for decades. While this dependence has enabled the nation to achieve high living standards, it also presents significant risks....

Travel freedom

If the Philippines ranks 74th in terms of travel freedom or global mobility, then what does that say about us? The Philippines moved one spot up from its 75th ranking in the January index. According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index as of April,...

Air Supply concert cancellation: Abdul Karim ready to testify in court if organiser decides to sue KL promoter

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (Sept 29): Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato’ Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he is prepared to...

Grand Auto unveils the 2025 Mazda CX-60, delivers first units

Grand Auto Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in Brunei, has unveiled the 2025 Mazda CX-60 at its Beribi showroom, marking a new step forward in the local automotive market. The launch was highlighted by the ceremonial handover of the...

Brunei-Malaysia land border posts to operate until midnight for Hari Raya travel

Bandar Seri Begawan: Operating hours at land border posts between Brunei and Malaysia will be extended from 10 p.m. to midnight starting Tuesday until April 6 in view of the upcoming festive Hari Raya celebration, the Brunei Immigration and...

Eid al-Adha 2025 : Which Countries Are Celebrating the Holiday on Saturday?

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp While the majority of Muslim-majority countries—including Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, and the United Arab Emirates—celebrated Eid al-Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025, several other nations will mark the...

China rolls out 5-year multi-entry ‘ASEAN visa’ for business travellers

SINGAPORE: Business travellers from the 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries and ASEAN observer Timor-Leste will now have access to a five-year multiple-entry “ASEAN visa”, with each visit lasting up to 180 days, Channel...

Asia mulls the growing importance of halal tourism

While halal travel is commonly something equated with the Middle East, travel professionals need to be aware that it also applies to other parts of the world, particularly South and Southeast Asia which both have sizeable Muslim populations....

Agoda: Malaysia ranks fourth in European travellers’ pick this summer, interest rises by 20pc and highest among top destinations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 – Malaysia remains one of the top Asian destinations for European travellers this summer, ranking fourth in Agoda’s latest “Europe to Asia Summer Travel Trends” report for the second year running. According to the digital...

Intelsat selected for multi-orbit inflight connectivity service by Royal Brunei Airlines

Intelsat, operator of the largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the country’s flag carrier, to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus A320neo fleet,...

[Video] Behind the launch: Atoll expands FDI in Brunei with Mantap sauces

With a production capacity of up to two tonnes daily, Atoll Agro & Cold Storage Sdn Bhd sauces and condiments aim to reduce Brunei’s reliance on imports—and contribute to regional exports. A foreign direct investment (FDI) led by Indian...

Honouring Brunei’s achievements in ASEAN tourism

The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), through the Tourism Development Department, hosted a plaque presentation ceremony to honour recipients of the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards at the MPRT VIP Lounge yesterday. The recognition...

Behind the launch: Atoll expands FDI in Brunei with Mantap sauces

The Atoll Group is expanding its foreign direct investment (FDI) footprint in Brunei with the recent launch of Mantap—a new line of locally made sauces and condiments now stocked in over 100 retail outlets nationwide. The group’s latest venture,...

Intelsat Inflight Connectivity Coming to Royal Brunei Airlines

Passengers to benefit from reliable multi-orbit connectivity McLean, Va.--(ANTARA/Business Wire)-- Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the country’s...

Full List of US Travel Warning Updates for June 2025

The U.S. Department of State frequently releases and updates its travel advisories for different countries, enabling Americans to be more informed about the safety and risk associated with various places across the globe. Travel advisories...

Royal Brunei taps Intelsat multi-orbit IFC for A320neo fleet

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the flag carrier of Brunei, has selected Intelsat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution for its fleet of Airbus A320neo twinjets. The contract covers RB’s seven A320neos, Intelsat confirms to Runway Girl Network,...

Sabah starts preparation for ASEAN Travel Exchange

Tan (standing at right) briefing Liew (seated at left) on ATE 2025. KOTA KINABALU (June 3): Preparations are underway for Sabah to host the two-day ASEAN Travel Exchange (ATE) 2025 this month, says Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment...

Reinstate direct Kuching-Pontianak flight to revive tourism, trade, S’wak activist tells govt

Peter (front) in a group photo with the Sarawak delegation in West Kalimantan. MIRI (June 6): Social activist Peter John Jaban has called on the government to urgently reinstate the direct flight between Kuching and Pontianak, emphasising that...

Business : Intelsat To Power Royal Brunei Airlines With Multi-orbit Inflight Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been chosen by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus...

Intelsat IFC coming to Royal Brunei Airlines

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the country’s flag carrier, to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus...