The country’s stock exchange readiness is not merely based on its system but also on other supporting factors, said Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy. Speaking at the 19th Legislative Council (LegCo) Session,...
Foreign nationals are allowed to be company directors in Brunei, but a thorough background check must be done prior, said Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj...
The government has tabled a budget of $5.96 billion for the fiscal year 2023-2024 with a projected deficit of $2.97 billion. At the recent 19th Legislative Council Session, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and...
Brunei Fertilizer Industries (BFI) has exported 556,000 metric tonnes of urea worth US$322 million with a production of over 631,000 metric tonnes since January 2022. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam...
Tourism Malaysia targets more than 800,000 arrivals from Brunei in 2023 with estimated receipts of RM1.9 billion, said Director of Tourism Malaysia Brunei. Hazrina Azman in her speech at a reception recently said that in September 2022, Brunei tourist arrivals...
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...
