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...
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...
The Ministry of Finance and Economy recently launched the “Brunei Trade” website, bruneitrade.mofe.gov.bn at the Theatre Hall of the Ministry of Finance and Economy. In her welcoming remarks, Acting Director, Trade Division, Ministry of Finance and Economy Nor Zerlina Haji...
Cubicle harbours various pathogens including some harmful bacteria and viruses and with the many touch points, we can place ourselves with cross contamination risks. Some of the common contact points include the flush buttons, the door handle, toilet seat and...
The trade-dependent economies of Southeast Asia are forecast to grow collectively by 4.9% this year and 5.2% in 2023, buoyed up by strong domestic demand and export expansion. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released last week its annual flagship economic...
The Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam is now accepting applications for the Japanese Government Scholarship Programme for the year 2023 from Bruneian students who are keen to study in Japan. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Technology (MEXT)...
Brunei’s COVID-19 Steering Committee recently announced new changes to the existing guidelines under the Early Endemic Phase of the National COVID-19 Recovery Framework that was extended until 31s May 2022. The recent development was revealed by Minister of Home Affairs...
Starting 1 May 2022, fully vaccinated inbound travellers are no longer required to undergo pre-departure and on-arrival COVID-19 tests, including children aged 12 and below as well as for those who have been infected with COVID-19 within six to 60...
Progresif recently held the recitation of Surah Yaasiin and Tahlil for the late parents of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam; Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam...
