Features Business Features Business Spike in tourist arrivals awakening opportunities in local hospitality sector Youths are quick to catch on to industry demand, with the IBTE School of Hospitality and Tourism increasing enrolment numbers October 24, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s sleepy tourism industry has finally woken up, stirring Bruneians’ confidence in seeking opportunities in hospitality and food and beverage…
Features Business Features Business Brunei’s Gen-Z are taking on the challenge, heeding the entrepreneurship call These under-21 entrepreneurs share what it takes to run your own business, and the motivation behind it October 18, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Fear over the uncertainties and risks of starting a business, or fear of being in a job that does…
Features Sponsored Content Business Features Sponsored Content Business Darting away at unemployment, Brunei’s first ride-sharing company wants to hire more drivers On a good month, a full-time DartCar driver can earn upwards of $1,500 October 6, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Every morning, Jihan Masria Al-Haqam Hj Masri gets up to prepare for a full day of ferrying strangers around.…
Features Features Eco-fashion: Going green is the new black Local fashion brand UPSYKL is out to save the planet, one shirt at a time October 3, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Green is the new black, going green that is, and at the forefront of the eco-fashion movement in Brunei…
Features Features The white crocodile of Tasek Merimbun and the custodian of the lake Once a bustling community, residents of Tasek Merimbun want to see the iconic lake return to its former glory September 22, 2018 TUTONG – Deep in the black waters of Tutong’s Tasek Merimbun, lurks hidden a white crocodile believed to be the protector of the…
Features Lifestyle Features Lifestyle BenchLab: Harnessing the potential of the creative community Within five months, the skill-sharing platform has staged 100 workshops and attracted more than 300 students September 21, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – When the skill-sharing platform BenchLab launched in April, founder Wan Nurul Naszeerah says it was born out of her frustration…
Features Features Local jewellery designer lets her passion shine bright Stepping out of her comfort zone, Wei Yi Lau braves the uncertainty of becoming an entrepreneur September 14, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Despite naysayers, Wei Yi Lau has stayed true to her passion — she left her secure corporate job for…
Features Features Nike bets on millennials with Kaepernick spots Companies and brands often attempt to avoid taking strong public positions out of fear of alienating customers, but Nike is running straight into the political fray September 5, 2018 NEW YORK (AFP) – Nike’s new ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick — the American football player turned activist against police violence — takes…
Features Features The Haj in numbers By 2030, Saudi Arabia hopes to welcome 30 million pilgrims annually August 20, 2018 1. More than are taking part this year, according to official figures, compared to 1.86 million in 2016 and just 24,000 in 1941.…
Features Features Fanboys Infinite’s second act Many thought they had closed for good. But fan loyalty has brought Brunei's only comic book store back from the brink July 26, 2018 On April 2 this year, the local comic book community was devastated when Brunei’s sole comic book shop, Fanboys Infinite, announced it was…