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...
The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) has issued a total of $50 million sukuk (Islamic bonds) at a rental rate of 0.75 per cent. The country’s central bank in a statement recently said that the 204th issuance of sukuk was...
Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) recently launched the second cohort of its Elevate programme, aiming to help its ten participants grow their businesses by developing a five-year strategic roadmap with dedicated monitoring and support. The Elevate programme falls within DARe’s ecosystem of...
It is extensively clear that the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent measures that every country undertook had a significant impact on both the public and private sectors, and the education sector has not been spared. The second wave of the...
Malaysia is all set to welcome back international travellers after the government announced the full reopening of its borders for the first time after nearly two years of COVID-19 pandemic-related closures as the nation is transitioning to endemic phase, beginning...
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth, has recognised Lailatul Zubaidah, representing Brunei, as the 216th Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptional voluntary service providing a community platform for families of children with special...
The European Union (EU) is supporting a 5-year program that will boost agricultural production and improve the investment climate in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The program will help agribusinesses develop products for export to BIMP-EAGA markets,...
