'COVID-19' Stories - Page 31 of 38

HM: ASEAN needs to focus on post-pandemic recovery Brunei set to sign RCEP trade deal on Sunday

November 13, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — ASEAN needs to urgently support post-pandemic recovery by keeping regional economies open and ready for business, His Majesty Sultan…

Domestic tourism campaign kicks off with over 50 activities The government turns to domestic tourism to make up for revenue losses from COVID-19

November 4, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The government has launched a domestic tourism campaign on Wednesday to encourage residents to visit local attractions and spend…

Rising petrochemical exports offset COVID-19 impact as Brunei economy grows 2.8% in Q2 The Brunei economy fared better than expected but aviation and hotel sectors suffer major losses

October 27, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei economy grew 2.8 percent in the second quarter of 2020, buoyed by increased exports of petrochemical products…

Coronavirus: One new imported case, but no local transmission for 169 days Brunei records only its seventh imported case since gov't began lifting restrictions in May

October 23, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A 40-year-old man tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday after returning to Brunei from Kuala Lumpur last week. The…

Ghanim sets sights on filling Brunei’s food import gap The state-owned enterprise partners with local distributor to put bruneihalalfoods in 500 retail stores

October 15, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – With exports of its bruneihalalfoods brand halted due to the global pandemic, Ghanim International Corporation is looking to fill Brunei’s…

COVID-19 tally rises to 147 with one new imported case Brunei has not reported local transmission of the virus for 161 days

October 14, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei recorded one new imported COVID-19 case on Wednesday, bringing the overall tally of coronavirus infections to 147. The…

COVID-19: Dementia patients struggle with isolation, loneliness Lack of support and social interactions lead to deteriorating mental health

October 7, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Dementia patients have had a tough time coping with isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, with their families…

Entry-exit fees come into force at land border, but lowered rates will be given to frequent commuters New regulations also require foreign-registered vehicles to obtain vehicle pass stickers before entering Brunei

October 1, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Bruneian and Malaysian land border travellers can apply for a frequent commuters pass that allows them to pay discounted…

COVID-19 lays bare digital divide in education School closures expose the disparity of computer and internet access among students

September 29, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the online education gaps between privileged and needy students, a Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)…

Coronavirus: One new imported case reported as gov’t relaxes more restrictions Tournaments allowed for select sports, but no spectators

September 25, 2020

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei reported one new imported COVID-19 case on Thursday as the government announced further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions. The…

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