News National Business News National Business ‘We need to boost youth and women’s participation in business’ Commonwealth Sec-Gen Patricia Scotland says removing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship will help boost trade August 29, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Increased participation of women and youth in business requires legal and regulatory reform to make it easier for SMEs…
News National News National Commonwealth SG: Don’t cut national youth funding Baroness Patricia Scotland opens Commonwealth youth meeting in Brunei August 29, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Investing in youth development is critical to achieving equitable and sustainable development, the Commonwealth Secretary-General said on Wednesday. Speaking…
News National News National ‘More youth needed in local government’ LegCo member urges more youth involvement in grassroots institutions August 9, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As the second iteration of the Brunei Young Leaders Convention (BYLC) came to a close Thursday, youth were urged…
Community Community ‘Great leaders need to be great communicators’ Importance of mentorship, communication and resilience highlighted at second day of Brunei Young Leaders Convention August 7, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The second day of the Brunei Young Leaders Convention (BYLC) kicked off on Wednesday with a discussion on youth…
Community Community 200 youth gather for Brunei Young Leaders Convention Three-day event aims to spur active citizenry in young people August 6, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Two hundred youth will participate in the Brunei Young Leaders Convention (BYLC) over the next two days, a platform…
News National News National Gov’t sets up steering committee to support youth entrepreneurship Move comes on the back of efforts to restructure business ecosystem August 4, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei government has established a steering committee for youth entrepreneurship, as a way to help more young Bruneians…
Community Community Registration for Brunei Young Leaders’ Convention extended Two more weeks to register for the annual youth leadership forum July 14, 2019 Registration for the Brunei Young Leaders Convention (BYLC) 2019 has been extended until Monday, July 29. BYLC is a platform for local youth…
News National News National Is your job at risk of automation? Soft skills key to remaining marketable Although advancement in technology will lead to job liquidation, there will be plenty of opportunities June 18, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As technology facilitates more efficiency, there is a fear that certain jobs are at risk of redundancy, an official…
News National News National Gov’t proposes committee to oversee development of creative industries The committee would look at economic potential, job opportunities for youth in creative fields such as art and media June 18, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A working committee to oversee the development of creative industries in Brunei is currently being tabled by the government,…
Community Community Nominations for Youth Day awards now open Members of the public can nominate individuals or youth-led projects that have had a positive impact on the community May 29, 2019 Do you know a young person that deserves to be recognised for their positive impact on the community? The Ministry of Culture, Youth…