Asia Brunei The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam commissioned Universiti Teknologi Brunei to conduct the demand-side survey of financial inclusion to identify gaps and barriers and to improve access to available financial products and services
Asia Brunei Brunei's representative, Dayangku Ummi Siti Syazana binti Pengiran Haji Marjuki, left for Indonesia to participate in the 4th International Holy Quran Competition
Asia Brunei The signing ceremony of the Haj management agreement for Brunei Darussalam pilgrims for the 2025 season took place recently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the Minister of Religious Affairs representing the country
Asia Brunei Muslims in Brunei can now pay zakat harta - a form of almsgiving and a religious obligation, next after prayer in importance - on their account through eZakat Harta Wang Simpanan platform, promoted in alignment with the Digital Economy Master Plan 2025
Asia Brunei Brunei's gross domestic product grew by 6% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by a 12,9% expansion in the oil and gas sector, while the non-O&G sector grew by 0,3%
Asia Brunei Children between the ages of 2 and 6 should limit themselves to one hour of screen time per day, while between the ages of 6 and 18 should not exceed two hours per day, according to new recommendations from Ministry of Health
Asia Brunei The Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2024 will be hosted by Brunei from 4 to 7 December, a key event in the region, in line with the country's commitment to innovation and technological excellence
Asia Brunei Polygel Organometallic, first producer of speciality chemicals in Brunei, is expanding its operations with a new plant in Lumut, aiming to integrate into the value chain through the production of chemical intermediates
Asia Brunei His Majesty has payed his first ever State Visit to Peru and will participate in the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Leaders’ Meeting from 15 to 16 November 2024 in Lima under the title “Empower. Include. Grow”
Asia Brunei His Majesty the Sultan attended the 2024 Sarawak Regatta in Kuching, Malaysia; the traditional Waterfront Festival assigned the title of 'King of the River' to decorated wooden boats manned by 30 rowers
Asia Brunei 882 Politeknik Brunei graduates, 494 females and 388 males, celebrated their achievements at the institution's Class of 2024 Convocation ceremony, which marked the completion of their three-year courses
Asia Brunei The Muara Port Expansion Project, a key initiative to upgrade Brunei's primary port, was the focus of a stakeholder engagement session hosted by the Muara Port Company
Asia Brunei Gross domestic product grew by 6% in the second quarter of 2024, due to a 7,7% increase in the oil and gas sector and a 4,5% increase in the non-O&G sector, the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics said