The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis spawned a “pandemic of inequality” in Asia and the Pacific, pushing 85 million people into extreme poverty. Developing countries must ensure that economic recovery will be inclusive and benefit the most vulnerable, said a new...
Chelsea won the Women’s Super League with a brilliant 4-2 come-from-behind win over Manchester United on Sunday featuring two stunning volleys from Sam Kerr to secure their third straight league title and fifth in seven years. Arsenal, who beat West...
Indonesia needs innovative financing mechanisms to support a green recovery from the pandemic. The green sector offers a huge investment opportunity in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, with energy and transportation alone requiring some $245 billion in climate funding. However, a...
Brunei recorded 153 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, announced the Minister of Health. With this new development, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country increased to 142,465. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Md Isham...
Premier Dental and Orthodontic Centre Brunei recently held an iftar get-together with some 15 children from local NGO SMARTER Brunei. Dental surgeons Dr Murali Rao and Dr Sumaya Rao, on behalf of the clinic, also donated $10,000 to the organisation....
Creating miniature products out of clay, Teatimecrafts is the home for everyday experiences turned into all things mini custom products from keychains to accessories to charms in any shape imagined. Cheng Hui Hsin is also known as Vicky is a...
A fun store for knicks and knacks, local brand InstockBN is the place to shop for some souvenirs, gifts, novelty items and stationeries. The brainchild of Hanani Missli started from her travels back in 2015 where she would shop for...
ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors last week reviewed and exchanged views on risks and challenges in the region, including geopolitical tensions in Europe, as well as opportunities arising from digital transformation and green investments, among others. They committed...
Brunei Shell Marketing Company Sendirian Berhad (BSM) recently collaborated with the Society for Community Outreach & Training (SCOT) to prepare meals through the Social Kitchen Community initiative. The company gave some 500 home-cooked meals to socio-economically challenged families on 25...
Founders and chefs of Temurun.bn, Mohd Zulafiq Mohd Yusof and Aainaa Zawani Yusuf both shared a strong vision and passion for food. From the couple’s signature nasi lemak to Laksa Sarawak, which Aainaa learnt from her family heritage, the husband...
