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...
Indera Motors recently joined the Society for Community and Outreach and Training (SCOT) Social Kitchen programme, donating 250 meals to socioeconomically challenged families and foreign workers registered with the Community Development Department (JAPEM). This year, the SCOT Social Kitchen initiative...
Indera Motors, the sole distributor and retailer of Land Rover vehicles in Brunei, has partnered with Persatuan Kereta Tahan Lasak Brunei (PKTLB) for a second year to host a charity drive dubbed ‘New Defender Ramadhan Charity Drive’. A total of...
Kris Karmila Kreations and Krispy Krunchiez recently hosted the 13th installment of the company’s charity project, “Jiwaku Ikhlas”. This year’s charity project involved a channel of assistance for orphans studying at Brunei Malay Teachers Association (PGGMB) School. Recipients received items...
Transport planning is shaped by a wide range of factors, such as the environment, population growth, user behavior, and technology. In Kuala Lumpur, a roadway doubles as a stormwater tunnel in the event of flooding. In India, an 82-kilometer high-speed...
Progresif recently announced their month-long Raya Lucky Draw Campaign, where customers can stand a chance to win cash vouchers up to $2000 and big prizes every week by simply purchasing a minimum of $10 of Progresif services. The grand prize...
