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  1. Crisis Over, Say Apec CeosRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | BruDirect

    Bandar Seri Begawan - The sentiment at this year's Apec CEO Summit is one which is forward looking, with many of the delegates asking "what's next?" Speaking in a telephone interview with The Brunei Times, Allen Lai, Director of Asia Inc Forum feels that the general feeling is that the crisis is over, with many looking forward to 2010.

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    Related Topix: Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Singapore

  2. CorrectionRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | BruDirect

    ... ncess Hjh Amal Umi Kalthum and Her Royal Highness Princess Hjh Noor Ehsani. The error is regretted.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times Comments (0) Subscribe to this comment's feed

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, World News, Sarawak, Malaysia

  3. HM Wants A 'Pure Islamic University'Read the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | BruDirect

    HM Visits Unissa: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah , The Sultan And Yang Di-Pertuan Of Brunei Darussalam Visits Unissa And Reminds Its Leaders Not To Waiver In Preserving The Institute's Reputation.

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    Related Topix: Hassanal Bolkiah, Southeast Asia, World News, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

  4. Tonga establishes closer diplomatic relation with BruneiRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Matangi Tonga

    HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a-Lavaka with His Majesty The Sultan Haji Hassananal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam HRH CROWN PRINCE TUPOUTO'A-LAVAKA presented his Letter of Credence as Tonga's Non Resident High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Brunei to His Majesty The Sultan Haji Hassananal Bolkiah Muizzaddin ...

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Oceania, Tonga, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

  5. Airline Industry Bouncing BackRead the original story

    Yesterday | BruDirect

    ... year. Citing a September 15 report by the US Federal Reserve, Mr Robert Yang, the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Brunei Airlines and Chairman of Abacus Brunei, said that the economic crisis that had hit us late last year appears to be tapering off ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Travel, Southeast Asia, Brunei Travel

  6. ISB To Mark Completion Of Badas 50,000 Tree Project In JanuaryRead the original story

    Yesterday | BruDirect

    The International School Brunei is just one step away from accomplishing the target of planting 50,000 trees in Badas as part of its major forest conservation efforts under the Million Trees Project and Heart of Borneo .

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    Related Topix: Travel, Southeast Asia, Brunei Travel, Global Warming

  7. 'Green Bandar' Campaign Heralds 'City In Garden' ProjectRead the original story

    Yesterday | BruDirect

    ... happening, our long-term strategic plan (of developing a greener city) will be slowed down by it," Ramli told The Brunei Times. Ile added: "Whenever you go into a project that is aimed at promoting a greener and healthier environment, it should be ...

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    Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, World News, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia, Southeast Asia

  8. Move To Make The Capital Green BeginsRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | BruDirect

    A Programme to make Brunei Darussalam's capital green was launched yesterday morning at the vacant space near the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, and was officiated by Minister Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Paduka Seri Setia Awg Hj Adanan BPSK Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Mohd Yusof.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia, Home Gardening, Home

  9. The Country Slipped In WealthRead the original story

    Sunday | BruDirect

    ... appropriate language for business and economy, and Quebec is just being silly. This may be how businesses feel too if Brunei is to implement the laws, as it trades a lot with English-speaking nations. Laissez-faire economy might not perfect, but it ...

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  10. MBB to host unique workshop for youthsRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday | Borneo Bulletin

    The Brunei Youth Council will host a unique workshop activity on Tuesday where youths nationwide and from abroad will be grouped and sent to all four districts to discuss matters with key figures and communities.

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  11. Bronze For Brunei WushuRead the original story

    Saturday | BruDirect

    Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam's wushu duo of Lee Ying Shi and Faustina Woo Wei Sii earned another bronze medal for the country when they came in third in the wushu team weapons event with a total score of 9.40 at the 3' Asian Indoor Games in Hanoi yesterday With the bronze medal, Brunei Darussalam has a total of one silver and six bronze ...

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  12. Brunei Holds Preparatory Meeting For 31st AmafRead the original story

    Saturday | BruDirect

    Bandar Seri Begawan - Asean members hope to enhance regional cooperation enabling the regional bloc to produce quality food products for niche markets and create employment opportunities for its increasing population Brunei also underscored the importance of cooperation in agriculture and food, that could assist the Sultanate in developing ...

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Agriculture, Science, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

  13. Pusat Ehsan Kids In Ballet ConcertRead the original story

    Saturday | BruDirect

    ... dance and develop home-grown talents who can showcase our rich cultural heritage," said Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Alexander B Yano. An orientation/briefing was conducted by Virginia On, managing director, and Regina M Vallejos, dance director, ...

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    Related Topix: Arts, Ballet, Family, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, World News, Malaysia, Kids, Sarawak, Malaysia

  14. Citibank Employees Give Old Folks Home A FaceliftRead the original story

    Saturday | BruDirect

    Joining thousands of others across the globe, Citibank Brunei yesterday did their bit to participate in the Citibank Global Community Day by lending a hand to the residents of the Old Folks Home in Seth.

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  15. Malaysian Citizens Association 11th AGMRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | BruDirect

    ... Bhd, Lot 71, Berlin Light Industrial Estate, Gadong. For more information, call 2421447 or 2448266.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times Comments (0) Subscribe to this comment's feed

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  16. Her Majesty's BirthdayRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 7 | BruDirect

    Bandar Seri Begawan - Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha cutting a cake at this year's celebration to mark her birthday, organised by the Women's Council of Brunei Darussalam together with the Brunei Shell Ladies Association , Penjuru Association and Pekerti Association, at the ICC in Berakas last night.

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  17. Highway Project To Ease Flow Of Traffic To BelaitRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 7 | BruDirect

    Work will soon begin on the construction of a major dual-carriage highway that is anticipated to "greatly ease" traffic flows between the capital and the Belait District, the Brunei Economic Development Board announced yesterday.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Brunei Travel, Hassanal Bolkiah, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

  18. RBPF issues statement on penalty reviewsRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | Borneo Bulletin

    Following the publication of the article entitled "Assault Cases: Call to review penalty" in Ignatius Stephen's column of the Borneo Bulletin on October 30, 2009, the Royal Brunei Police Force through their Public Relations Unit have issued a statement and have acknowledged the concerns expressed for local authorities to review back the penalty for ...

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  19. Great Eastern grants Education Awards to four studentsRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Nov 7 | Borneo Bulletin

    ... Middle School receiving her education award With the theme "Inspiring the Dreams of the Young", Great Eastern Life Brunei announced the recipients of the Education Award. These awards were offered to four students from selected schools in order to ...

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

  20. Indonesian Jailed For OverstayingRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | BruDirect

    The Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court sentenced a 23-year-old Indonesian woman who failed to leave Brunei Darussalam following the expiry of her social visit pass in December 2008 to three months, two weeks in prison.

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    Related Topix: Bandar Seri Begawan, Malaysia, World News, Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Blitar, Indonesia, Indonesia