The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei recently unveiled a Bruneian-made comic book dubbed ‘Genesis’, a passion project funded by the US Embassy’s Small Grants programme. The 75-page graphic novel is the brainchild of local creatives –...
The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its popular exchange programme dubbed ‘Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiatitive’ (YSEALI). The foreign mission hosted a get-together for some 25 individuals who took...
Dressed elegantly in a maroon suit and paired with a cheery smile, Suzanna Suharju radiated warmth as she strode across the room. Nowhere is the intimidating aura that one usually expects from a chief executive officer, in fact, Suzanna, the...
Local fashion brand Bilang made its first appearance in Bangkok during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting Gala Dinner on Thursday, showcasing a two-piece dress made from Thai Silk fabric. The soiree which featured collections from 20 international designers was attended...
Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) recently released four special edition coins commemorating the naming of Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Bridge (SHOAS), the country’s megabridge that was first opened for public use in 2020. The central bank produced the Special...
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) recently inked an agreement with Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BRC) for the provision of training to RB’s instructors on psychological first aid. The programme is a new addition to the national carrier’s current first aid...
Brunei recorded 517 new recovered cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, announced the Ministry of Health in an infographic. To date, the country has recorded a total of 237,809 recoveries. Meanwhile, there are three cases in Category 4 which are those...
Howdy! Get your cowboy hats ready this November for Miri Country Music Festival (MCMF) is back for its ninth year. The two-day festival is slated to take place from 25 until 26 November at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country...
Hiring workers can be a tedious process as it requires patience, time and money which can be risky, especially when employing foreign workers. There is a range of factors that local employers need to consider apart from acquiring work permits,...
The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) has issued a total of $50 million sukuk (Islamic bonds) at a rental rate of 2.5 per cent. The country’s central bank in a statement recently said that the 210th issuance of sukuk was...
