News National News National COVID-19: Brunei to receive Oxford vaccine for 20% of population Government remains open to ordering vaccines from other manufacturers January 29, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The health ministry has secured the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for 20 percent of the Brunei population as it keeps…
News National News National Gov’t limits Lunar New Year gatherings to immediate family Open houses are banned as an additional four imported COVID-19 cases were detected January 28, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Lunar New Year festivities are expected to be muted this year as the government has banned celebrants from holding…
News ASEAN News ASEAN ASEAN, China unlikely to reach agreement on Code of Conduct this year Progress will be difficult without physical meetings, says Brunei's FM January 26, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The long-awaited Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea is unlikely to be concluded in 2021, Brunei’s…
News National News National COVID-19: Brunei extends ban on foreign arrivals from Malaysia via land, sea All Bruneian students cannot return to unis in 'high-risk' countries until at least February 28 January 26, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has extended the temporary suspension on entry of foreign nationals from Malaysia via land and sea checkpoints until…
News National News National MoE to set digital literacy standards for pupils Training will be provided to teachers to improve education delivery in a digital age January 23, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN –The education ministry is drafting digital literacy standards that will train students on using technology from a young age, its…
News National News National Brunei, China look to establish ‘fast lane’ in bid to restart travel The two countries have yet to agree on a start date with negotiations still ongoing January 23, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei and China have agreed to establish a “fast lane” that would allow essential business or official travel between…
News ASEAN News ASEAN ASEAN members would ‘welcome’ UK as dialogue partner Britain's bid to establish formal relationship will be reviewed despite 21-year moratorium on new partners, says Brunei's FM January 22, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – ASEAN has left the door open for the United Kingdom to be admitted as a dialogue partner despite the…
News ASEAN News ASEAN ASEAN seeks improved ties with US Biden presidency may signal renewed US commitment to the region after declining American influence under Trump January 22, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Southeast Asian nations are looking forward to work with the Joe Biden administration in stepping up ASEAN-US engagement, raising…
News National News National HM calls on RBAF to use technology in easing manpower shortages A total of 73 officer cadets completed their one-year military training January 22, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Make use of technology to address workforce shortages, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah told the Royal Brunei Armed…
News National News National MoHA to expedite process of hiring foreign workers Ministry outlines 2021 plans to LegCo members, including the possibility of granting parole to convicts January 18, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The home affairs ministry is setting up a new system that promises to improve the processing of work permits…