News World News World Amid APEC discord, Brunei urges members to uphold openness, multilateralism Escalating trade tensions between the US and China spill over into summit, as leaders unable to agree on joint statement November 18, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah called for APEC economies to uphold multilateralism and the “spirit of openness and…
Arts & Culture Arts & Culture Brunei-China friendship celebrated at new exhibition The month-long art show explores the bilateral relationship and history of the ancient Silk Road November 16, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A special exhibition to celebrate the relationship between China and Brunei was launched on Thursday at the Royal Wharf…
News Business News Business Brunei’s flag carrier to fly to new Beijing airport in 2019 Tough competition for landing slots at Beijing Capital forces RB to change tack November 5, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB)’ will likely launch its Beijing service in the second half of 2019, said CEO Karam…
News ASEAN News ASEAN China, SE Asia to hold maritime drill to ease tensions Naval exercises to take place in South China Sea October 20, 2018 SINGAPORE (AFP) – China and Southeast Asian states will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week, officials said Friday, in a move…
News World News World China’s Belt and Road tempts states, but comes with risks The ambitious plan aims to link Asia, Europe and Africa via Chinese-financed infrastructure October 15, 2018 NUSA DUA, INDONESIA (AFP) – China’s massive “Belt and Road Initiative” building push may create debt risks but is also responding to major…
News National News National More Chinese-speaking guides needed to capture growing market from mainland Brunei saw a 26% increase in tourist arrivals from China in 2017 July 19, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – With China now ranked the second biggest market for tourist arrivals into Brunei, local tour guides are making efforts…
News Business News Business RB races to capture China market, announces two new mainland destinations The airline will operate twice-weekly flights to Haikou and Nanning, bringing number of Chinese destinations to six June 28, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – With two new aircraft delivered in the past month — and six more expected by the end of 2018…
News Business News Business RB: Launch of Beijing route delayed due to limited landing slots The flag carrier is intent on expanding its China footprint, saying the Beijing service remains 'crucial' June 3, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines’ (RB) planned service to Beijing has hit a setback due to limited landing slots, said CEO…
Features World Features World China ‘makers’ battle stereotype as copycats in hi-tech community The Shenzhen government has doled out millions in grants to lure entrepreneurs and fund 'maker spaces' to encourage innovation April 25, 2018 Engineers, computer programmers and children tinker with self-made radio-controlled toy cars and robotic arms in China’s southern city of Shenzhen, home to “makers”…
News National News National CAEXPO vendors come home to good news in their email inboxes Faced with the disadvantage of not being able to be competitive in the China market, local MSMEs leverage on quality to strike deals September 23, 2017 When some 91 micro, small and medium enterprises left Brunei to exhibit their products and services at the 14th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in…