Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) reminds the public that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender in Brunei Darussalam and are not regulated by BDCB as they operate independently from monetary authorities or central banks. Nevertheless, the activities surrounding them may be...
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) as the Secretariat of the Special National Coordinating Committee for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Brunei Darussalam recently organised a three-day Second Voluntary National Review Workshop for Brunei Darussalam at the Theatre Hall, PMO....
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam recently graced the 100th-year celebration of the establishment of Chung Hwa Middle School (CHMS) in Bandar Seri Begawan. Accompanying the monarch were His Majesty’s sons and brothers; His Royal Highness...
The Sabah Tourism Board is encouraging Bruneians to experience life with the local Sabah community for a more relaxed and wholesome holiday experience. Speaking to The Bruneian during the recent Sabre Brunei Travel Fair 2022 at One City Shopping Centre,...
Malaysia is targeting 9.2 million tourist arrivals this year with RM26.8 billion in receipts, according to statistics provided by Tourism Malaysia. In 2019, before the pandemic suspended travel plans, Malaysia received 1,216,123 arrivals from Brunei, followed by 136,020 visitors in...
Ministry of Health (MOH) and EVYD Technology recently unveiled the MOH Intelligence Hub at EVYD Campus located in Jerudong as part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen the resilience of Brunei’s healthcare ecosystem. The co-located Hub will house the nation’s...
By the command of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Chief of Adat Istiadat has announced the royal wedding of His Majesty’s daughter, HRH Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah to YAM Pengiran Muda Bahar. The royal...
Growing investor interest in electric vehicles (EVs), electronics, and the digital economy are expected to continue to boost foreign direct investments (FDI) in Southeast Asia, which reached near pre-pandemic levels in 2021. In its yearly investment report released in September, the Association...
French automotive manufacturer, Renault, are now in the Sultanate. Renault makes a big comeback on Brunei’s roads marketed under Maju Motors. Maju Motors, the authorised distributor of European car in Brunei Darussalam since 1996, celebrates the returns of Renault with...
Shell Eastern Petroleum (Shell) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) to explore the feasibility of carbon transport and storage options for Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. This could potentially form part of a carbon capture...
