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Over 1,500 people diagnosed with anxiety, depression in 2021 MoH to launch first ever Mental Health Action Plan in coming weeks

October 10, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A total of 1,515 Bruneians were diagnosed with anxiety disorders in 2021, with more than 900 also experiencing depression,…

MoH to kick off nationwide health and nutrition survey The study will help shape government strategy on non-communicable disease

October 3, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health and Universiti Brunei Darussalam will be conducting the third National Health and Nutritional Status Survey.…

69% of UTB grads secure jobs within 3 months of graduation, says vice-chancellor During university's recent convocation ceremony, UTB touts marketability of its graduates

September 6, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Sixty-nine percent of Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) graduates from the class of 2022 have already secured employment just three…

Brunei telcos to upgrade broadband speeds at no extra cost to subscribers The move is part of a nationwide broadband uplift programme, aiming to improve Brunei's internet speeds to meet global standards

September 2, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s telecom industry has launched a nationwide programme to raise fixed broadband speeds to at least 50Mbps for all…

Brunei-Malaysia trade reaches RM5 billion in first half of 2022 Envoy expects cross-border economic activity to increase rapidly with reopening of land border

September 1, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s trade volume with Malaysia reached RM$5 billion ($1.56 billion) in the first half of 2022, the Malaysian High…

UBD to introduce new degree in artificial intelligence The three-year programme will be offered in the upcoming academic year

August 23, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) will introduce a new three-year undergraduate degree in applied artificial intelligence set to begin in…

Australia seeks closer maritime cooperation with Brunei After senior officials' talks last month, Australia's envoy says maritime cooperation is 'most important' aspect of bilateral relationship

August 15, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Australian government is keen to deepen maritime cooperation with Brunei through increased defence engagement and strengthening expertise in…

Sultan urges more youth to play role in economic development Several outstanding youth recognised at Brunei's National Youth Day celebration

August 10, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has called for more youth to venture into entrepreneurship to strengthen the national…

Brunei, US discuss ways to expand military cooperation The United States' top commander in the Pacific is in Brunei to shore up defence partnership

August 9, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The United States’ top commander in the region held talks with Brunei’s monarch and senior defence officials on Monday,…

Brunei, Malaysia to reopen land border tomorrow: What you need to know After more than two and a half years, Brunei's busiest border checkpoints will reopen to commuter, leisure travel

July 31, 2022

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei is preparing to reopen its land and sea borders with Malaysia tomorrow (August 1) after banning non-essential travel…

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