Business News Legislative Council National Business News Legislative Council National US$9 billion for expansion of Pulau Muara Besar complex New facilities will go online by 2028 March 8, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Hengyi Industries will sink US$9 billion into the Phase II expansion of the Pulau Muara Besar petrochemical complex, the…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Brunei pledges $2.1 million for ASEAN Climate Change Centre Based in the sultanate, the centre will be a hub for climate research and data gathering in Southeast Asia March 7, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei government has earmarked $2.1 million to fund the establishment of the ASEAN Climate Change Centre, which will…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Gov’t tables $5.96 billion budget, remains cautious on economic outlook With oil and gas revenue providing a boost to state earnings, the government will record a marginal budget surplus for the first time in 4 years March 7, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government has tabled a supply bill of $5.96 billion for the 2023/2024 financial year, seizing on the momentum…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Gov’t laying groundwork for digital payment hub The infrastructure will have the ability to connect to international payment rails such as PayPal March 3, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Darussalam Assets will be forming a joint venture with three local banks to create a long-awaited digital payment hub,…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National Brunei to ramp up hydrocarbon output after new oil discovery Energy sector expected to recover in 2022 as oil prices jump to seven-year high March 2, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei plans to ramp up production in the upstream and downstream oil and gas sectors after discovering 42 million…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoD attributes water issues to climate change, ageing infrastructure Development minister expresses regret over frequent water disruptions, says upgrading works are underway at Bukit Barun water treatment plant March 2, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Development has identified climate change and an ageing water treatment plant as the main causes of…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MCYS conducts study on employment of people with disabilities More than 100 special needs individuals are working in the public and private sectors March 2, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is conducting a study with the Manpower Planning and Employment Council to…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoH drafts action plan to address mental health issues About 7,000 people are living with mental illness in Brunei March 1, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health is drafting an action plan to address mental health issues in the community, which have…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MPRT receives 40% hike in proposed budget to boost food security Over 32% of the budget allocation will be set aside for development projects February 28, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) has allocated over 32 percent of its proposed $96.13 million budget…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National All public schools to get new computers as part of MoE’s digital revamp Education ministry tables budget of $583 million for upcoming fiscal year February 28, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Education will be replacing all computer devices in government primary and secondary schools as part of…