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...
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...
