News National News National Create opportunities, don’t wait for a comfortable job: HRH tells youth The prince says new industries need to be developed to future-proof the Brunei economy December 13, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen has urged youth to step out of their comfort zone and create their…
News National Business News National Business COVID-19 drives 116% growth in interbank fund transfers: AMBD Banks report significant rise in digital payments as consumers take advantage of bank fee waiver December 10, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Online interbank transfers have grown 116 percent since April 1, when banks waived transfer charges to help businesses during…
News National News National No formal talks yet on Brunei-Malaysia green lane: MoH Malaysian premier renews interest to restart bilateral business travel with the sultanate December 8, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei has yet to start discussions with Malaysia on establishing a green lane for essential travel, the health minister…
News National News National MoH: All imported cases tested negative for COVID-19 before flying to Brunei Health ministry reports one new imported infection December 2, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health reported one new imported case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a 26-year-old woman who arrived in…
News National News National COVID-19: One new imported case raises tally to 150 The latest case is a 37-year-old man who travelled from Egypt via Kuala Lumpur November 24, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei recorded one imported COVID-19 case on Tuesday, bringing the overall tally of coronavirus infections to 150. The health…
News National ASEAN News National ASEAN Physical meetings for ASEAN ‘unlikely’ in first half of 2021 Brunei will assume chairmanship of the 10-member bloc in January November 24, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Although Brunei is assuming the ASEAN chair in January, it is unlikely in-person meetings can be held during the…
News National News National Brunei to get COVID-19 vaccine early next year Gov't has secured vaccine coverage for 50% of population November 24, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The health minister said there is a “good possibility” that Brunei will get the COVID-19 vaccine by the first…
News National News National Brunei reaches 201 days without local coronavirus infections Only 8 imported cases have been recorded since May November 23, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health reported one imported COVID-19 case on Monday, a 37-year-old woman who travelled to Brunei from…
News National ASEAN News National ASEAN Sultan calls for equal access to COVID-19 vaccine at ASEAN meeting HM tells Southeast Asian counterparts to keep economies open as part of pandemic recovery November 15, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has underscored the need to ensure countries have equal access to the COVID-19…
News ASEAN News ASEAN ASEAN announces plans to establish travel corridor The regional travel scheme may exempt essential travellers from COVID-19 quarantine requirements November 13, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — ASEAN leaders on Thursday agreed to start planning a regional travel corridor to facilitate essential business travel in the…