Opinion Opinion Oman eyes stronger ties with Brunei To mark Oman's 50th National Day, its envoy looks forward to development under new leader November 18, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Oman marks its 50th National Day on November 18. With a firm resolve, Omani citizens continue to make more…
Opinion Opinion Digital economy crucial in ASEAN’s post-pandemic recovery With Brunei taking the ASEAN leadership mantle next year, the Asia Internet Coalition says now is the time to spur digital economic growth November 17, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – As Brunei takes over the ASEAN chairmanship in 2021, it faces the daunting task of uniting members in addressing…
Opinion Opinion The race to zero To mark World Environment Day, the UK High Commissioner calls on leaders and businesses to slash carbon emissions June 6, 2020 World Environment Day is marked on 5 June. This year, as we are adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic we should reflect on the…
Opinion Opinion COVID-19: A reminder for collective efforts against common challenges The Turkish ambassador to Brunei calls for a 'better multilateralism' to tackle the global pandemic May 20, 2020 According to medical encyclopedias “apathy” means “lack of feeling or emotions; indifference”, and experts state that among other causes, it may also appear…
Opinion Opinion Creating a more inclusive society for people with disabilities Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports says survey on employment for people with disabilities will be carried out December 3, 2019 The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a significant day of celebration which is commemorated every year on December 3, by all…
Opinion Opinion ASEAN-Korea partnership for prosperity Korean President Moon Jae-in prepares to welcome ASEAN leaders to Busan this week for a special commemorative summit November 18, 2019 Next week, November 25-27, the 2019 ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit and the 1st Mekong-Republic of Korea Summit will be held in Korea.…
Opinion Opinion Commonwealth warns of sleep-walking into another debt crisis Global borrowing is at record highs but avoiding a looming crisis requires concerted effort, says sec-gen October 18, 2019 Trade wars, protectionism, and nationalist rhetoric are combining to weave the possibility of a nightmare debt crisis that could be worse than any…
Opinion Opinion Gender equality has never been so close, but still far from being a reality Despite progress, systemic inequality remains persistent, says the secretary-general of the Commonwealth September 19, 2019 This month the Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting will assemble in Nairobi, Kenya. It has taken place regularly since 1985, to take stock…
Opinion Opinion The G20 in Osaka Shinzo Abe explains Japan's agenda at the G20 as he readies to host a summit of the world's largest economies June 22, 2019 TOKYO – On June 28, I will host the 2019 G20 summit in Osaka. Our agenda will focus on three key issues, each…
Opinion Opinion An intelligent approach to mental health Junaid Nabi argues that AI-based solutions like chatbots could help address an underestimated global challenge May 20, 2019 BOSTON – A few years ago, toward the end of his life, my father battled severe depression. As a physician and professor, he…