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Brunei-Philippines Joint Defence Committee Holds 10th Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan:The 10th Joint Defence Working Committee (JDWC) meeting between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of the Philippines took place today at the Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. This significant event was co-chaired by Yang Mulia B…
Brunei Darussalam National Games 2026 Officially Launched with Grand Ceremony
Berakas:The 5th Brunei Darussalam National Games (SKBD) for the year 2026 officially commenced today with an elaborate opening ceremony at the Indoor Stadium, Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex. The event saw the participation of 1,382 athletes,…
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Convenes 36th Meeting in Pasay City
Pasay City:His Excellency Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, represented Brunei Darussalam at the 36th Meeting of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council (ASCC) on 6 Nove…
Japanese Cultural Festival 2026 Showcases Traditional and Modern Arts
Bandar Seri Begawan:The Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam is hosting the Japanese Cultural Festival 2026 over two days at the Times Square Shopping Centre, starting today and concluding on November 8, 2026.
According to Ministry of Culture Youth…
Brunei’s September 2026 Business Sentiment Index Shows Optimism Amid Sectoral Variations
Bandar Seri Begawan:The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) has released the Business Sentiment Index (BSI) for September 2026, reflecting the perspectives of approximately 500 businesses across 11 economic sectors in Brunei Darussalam. This index, …
Transboundary Haze Prompts Indonesia to Enhance ASEAN Coordination
Jakarta: Indonesia continues to coordinate with neighbouring countries and utilise ASEAN mechanisms to address transboundary haze, while intensifying domestic efforts to control forest and land fires as smoke spreads across parts of Southeast Asia. In…