News National News National New ASEAN envoy to Myanmar says he wants full access when he visits Dato Erywan said visit is in the pipeline, but gave no firm date August 7, 2021 BNADAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters) – The Brunei diplomat appointed by a Southeast Asian regional bloc as its special envoy to Myanmar said on…
News ASEAN News ASEAN Brunei’s foreign minister named ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar Dato Erywan faces an uphill battle to get the Tatmadaw to engage meaningfully in the peace process August 4, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – ASEAN foreign ministers have named YB Dato Erywan Yusof, Brunei’s second minister of foreign affairs, as the bloc’s special…
News ASEAN News ASEAN UK granted ‘dialogue partner’ status by ASEAN Britain becomes the bloc's 11th dialogue partner August 4, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Britain has been granted “dialogue partner” status by ASEAN, a step forward in London’s push to build stronger diplomatic…
News ASEAN News ASEAN ASEAN hopes to reach decision on Myanmar envoy next week: Brunei FM Three months after announcing a peace plan, ASEAN has made little progress July 30, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – ASEAN foreign ministers will meet virtually on Monday to finalise selection of a special envoy to Myanmar, Brunei’s second…
Opinion ASEAN Opinion ASEAN Brunei’s chairmanship is truly ASEAN Criticism on Brunei's handling of Myanmar crisis may be harsh but ASEAN chair needs to lead with transparency, writes Kavi Chongkittavorn July 28, 2021 BANGKOK – By default, Brunei’s ASEAN chairmanship has brought into the open the bloc’s strengths and weaknesses due to political disruption within the…
News ASEAN News ASEAN US calls for ASEAN action on Myanmar, rejects China maritime claims US urges ASEAN to appoint special envoy to Myanmar as junta shows little sign of heeding consensus plan July 14, 2021 HANOI (Reuters) – The United States rejects China’s “unlawful” maritime claims in the South China Sea and stands with Southeast Asian nations faced…
News National News National UK seeks closer trade, investment links to Brunei through CPTPP Britain formally launched talks to join the Pacific trade pact last week July 1, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The UK is hoping to boost trade and investment to Brunei and the region after launching formal negotiations to…
Community Community UK envoy hails strong bilateral ties with Brunei The British High Commissioner hosts a luncheon to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday June 17, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – British High Commissioner John Virgoe has described Brunei as the United Kingdom’s “closest friend in the region” as bilateral…
News National News National Brunei wary of miscalculation in South China Sea dispute In the recently released Defence White Paper, gov't lists major security challenges that will shape Brunei's defence strategies for the next 15 years June 14, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The South China Sea dispute has been identified as one of five major security challenges facing the Brunei government…
News ASEAN News ASEAN ASEAN ministers pressure Myanmar after ‘painfully slow’ progress Two Bruneian envoys called for the release of political prisoners during meeting with Myanmar junta chief last week June 8, 2021 Southeast Asian foreign ministers mediating on the crisis in Myanmar called on Monday for its military rulers to free prisoners and start an…