Brunei Darussalam was ranked 12th in the Refinitiv Islamic Finance Development Report 2021: Advancing Economies, in terms of overall development in the Islamic finance industry out of 135 countries being assessed. The report revealed that based on 2020 data, Brunei...
The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) in the Ministry of Finance and Economy has issued a compound to a retail store Halimun for infringing the Display of Prices Order. The company was issued a compound of $500 for...
Brunei Gas Carriers (BGC) recently held its first i-Usahawan Graduation ceremony recognising two of their i-Usahawan business partners, Mortar and Munch Brunch Canteen (MBC). Following three successful years working with BGC under programme, Mortar through their event management services, has...
Five local businesses recently participated in Japan’s leading F&B trade show FOODEX 2022 for the first time to seek market validation and explore potential export opportunities. Darussalam Enterprise (DARe), the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Tokyo, Japan and the ASEAN-Japan...
A total of 27 pints of blood was collected during a blood donation organised by the Turkish Embassy recently at the Blood Donation Centre in Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital. The blood donation drive was also organised to...
Muara Port Company (MPC) recently donated care packages to more than 50 of their staff members who are recovering from COVID-19 and undergoing the quarantine order since early this year. The Care Packages consist of basic household necessities and ART...
Standard Chartered Securities hosted a webinar recently for its clients in partnership with Fullerton Fund Management. CEO Standard Chartered Securities Brenda Low in her opening remarks said that with global events happening around the globe affecting market volatility, Standard Chartered...
Brunei received some 5,040 packs of Molnupiravir anti-viral pills on Thursday evening, marking the first shipment of 25,000 packs procured by Ministry of Health from the pharmaceutical company, Merck. In a statement issued by the ministry, the oral medication produced...
If you are a building or property owner, surely you’ve invested time, effort and a lot of capital into acquiring these long-term assets. For many building and property owners, managing their assets well can ensure that they will continue to...
Known as the surfing capital of the Philippines, Siargao island offers world-class waves and has become a top destination in Southeast Asia. It was named by Conde Nast Traveler as the world’s most beautiful island in 2018 and one of...
