Makassar is combining smart solutions with local wisdom in overcoming the challenges posed by an increasing population and rapid urbanization. A key economic hub in Indonesia, the city is the largest in South Sulawesi where it accounts for 20% of...
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has commanded the abolishment of the Ministry of Energy and the formation of the Department of Energy to carry out portfolios under the ministry. In...
As part of its continuous effort to further develop local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) launched the second cycle of the Energy Business Academy (EBA) 2.0 and the EBA application in an online event. Ten companies...
The 53rd APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group Meeting (SMEWG) was recently convened, giving APEC member economies the opportunity to exchange information, and share best practices and policies that support the growth and development of MSMEs in the Asia...
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, yesterday attended a dinner hosted by His Excellency Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the...
The Sabah Tourism Board is working with rural communities to develop destinations and travel experiences that would appeal to tourists who want to go off the beaten path. Located in northern Borneo, Sabah is known for its marine and nature...
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has arrived in Washington D.C., United States of America to attend the ASEAN-United States Special Summit, which will be held on 12th – 13th May...
In Kota Kinabalu, what began as a challenge resulted in five friends standup paddling for 2 days to promote sustainable watersports activities and marine wildlife conservation. Standup paddleboarding uses paddles to propel the rider through the water. Supported by Sabah...
Three teams were crowned winners of the recent BIMP-EAGA Entrepreneur Competition held at The School of Energy and Engineering, IBTE Mechanical Campus. In a statement from IBTE, the competition aimed to cultivate local economic development by inspiring and supporting local...
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...
