Since mobile communication was first introduced in Brunei Darussalam by Jabatan Telekom Brunei (JTB) in 1989 using the Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS), it has changed the way we communicate dramatically as opposed to the alternative fixed-line telephone. Mobile phones,...
Nine of the top local startups from DARe’s flagship entrepreneurship bootcamp, Accelerate, recently participated in a Demo Day in Singapore where they had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem. Singapore’s Golden Equator (GE) – DARe’s appointed...
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, recently attended a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President...
The government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam recently signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the monarch’s working visit to Dubai for the World Government Summit 2022. The Memorandum of Understanding...
The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Qatar Football Association (Qatar FA) in a ceremony held at Qatar FA’s Headquarters in Al-Bidda Tower, Doha, Qatar. The five-year agreement is an important...
Kota Kinabalu is pressing ahead with plans to transform itself into a green city and is prioritizing eight projects, including an integrated public transport system and a major revamp of its port, among the biggest. The capital of Sabah in...
With the consent of 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 Negara Brunei Darussalam, the COVID-19 Steering Committee recently announced updates to guidelines on mass...
Baiduri Bank recently hosted a virtual event titled “Glow Up Friday: Women Empowerment Event 2022”, in conjunction with International Women’s Day to not only promote financial education amongst women, but also to empower them to help other women break the...
What is Takaful? Takaful or Islamic insurance is a pact among a group of participants who agree to contribute to a fund to assist each other in the event of misfortune, similar to the ’Aqilah system which was practised during...
Flies are real threats to many businesses around the world, especially in the food industry needs to adhere to strict health and safety regulations. With over 120,000 species of flies spreading over 200 different pathogens worldwide, there is clearly a...