Brunei

Numerous countries around the world congratulated Brunei on its 40th national day, 23 February 2024

A Thai government spokesman announced a major recruitment drive by the Department of Labour for 40 positions on oil rigs in Brunei, offering high annual salaries, free housing and excellent benefits

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines said it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Intellectual Property Office of Brunei Darussalam to outsource patent services

The new president of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam has expressed his desire to change the football landscape in the Sultanate for the better, working to support students or football players who have fewer financial opportunities

Brunei wushu star Basma Lachkar has been nominated as a candidate for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2023 by the international multi-sport event World Games

Several filling stations will be temporarily closed between 9am to 11am this month to check the accuracy of fuel dispensing pump’s readings as per Chapter 151 of Weights and Measures Act by the Ministry of Finance and Economy’s Weights and Measures Unit

Brunei's growing popularity as a travel destination has seen an increase of people offering guiding services without licences, jeopardising the integrity of tourism industry and raising concerns about the quality of the experiences provided to visitors

The country signed a protocol 'on inspections, quarantine and veterinary health requirements for wild aquatic products' to be exported from Brunei to China

The Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei inaugurated a temporary branch of the Workers' Social Security Employment Programme at the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan to protect Indonesian migrant workers

The Brunei Darussalam Girl Guide Association was commended for facing challenges and becoming more actively engaged at regional and global level in recent years, said World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Asia-Pacific Chempaka President

A delegation from Brunei travelled to Singapore for the 47th meeting of the religious ministers of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore on the theme "Agreement on Religious Continuity"

The country is intensifying its efforts to transform its tourist landscape into an internationally recognised ecotourism destination, focusing on three fundamental pillars: nature, culture and adventure activities

Chinese workers in Brunei, mainly involved in Belt and Road projects, rarely interact with the locals due to their living conditions and the language barrier; Chinese companies launched initiatives to better integrate their workers into Bruneian society