News ASEAN News ASEAN US hails ‘new era’ with ASEAN as summit commits to raise level of ties Biden promises $150 million to help ASEAN, but amount is dwarfed by China's $1.5 billion pledge May 14, 2022 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit in Washington with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian…
News ASEAN News ASEAN Philippines election win returns Marcos to power, and polarisation Son of ousted dictator revives notorious political dynasty May 10, 2022 MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines woke to a new but familiar political dawn on Tuesday, after an election triumph by Ferdinand Marcos Jr…
News National News National Brunei gamers to make competitive debut at SEA Games in Vietnam The sultanate will send a contingent of 23 athletes to the Hanoi games May 5, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has selected 10 athletes to take part in esports for the first time at the upcoming Southeast Asian…
News National News National Dust off your passports: Brunei gov’t relaxes more travel protocols All non-essential travel in and out of the sultanate is now allowed, as long as you're fully vaccinated. April 23, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government has announced a slew of new protocols for air travel, doing away with the Travel Green List…
News National News National Former director of state broadcaster RTB hit with corruption charge The assistant head of the news division allegedly bribed the ex-director with a Mercedes AMG sports car in order to secure a promotion April 12, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The former director of Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) has been charged with corruption, after an investigation revealed that he…
News National News National Teens eligible for booster shots from April 16 Weekly COVID numbers continue downward trajectory April 11, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Booster shots for adolescents ages 12-17 will be rolled out beginning April 16, the Ministry of Health announced Sunday.…
News National News National Brunei rolls out COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11 Over 600 were vaccinated on the first day of government's vaccination drive for young children April 3, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A total of 666 children received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Saturday, as Brunei kicked off…
News National News National COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory for kids Health ministry plans to roll out its vaccination programme for children aged 5-11 in the coming weeks March 29, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government will begin vaccinating children aged 5-11 following the arrival of new Pfizer vaccines last week, the health…
News National News National Schools to resume face-to-face learning next week However, majority of primary schools will continue with home-based learning as government readies COVID vaccinations for children 5-11 March 29, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – With the number of COVID-19 infections steadily declining, most students will be returning to in-person lessons next week, the…
News World News World China launches inspection of airlines as search of crash victims continue March 23, 2022 BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese aviation regulator has launched a sector-wide inspection for potential safety lapses as authorities race to search for victims…