Brunei News

JAPAN has appealed to Malay-sia, one of the member countries of the Trans Pacific Partnership , to support its request for an extension of the ongoing talks.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 14 --Japan has proposed to set up a working group to discuss protection of intellectual properties at the just-concluded first round of negotiations on a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership free trade agreement covering many parts of Asia-Pacific region.

The Sandakan Borneo Bird Club is proud to announce the 1st Borneo Bird Race to be held on 31st May to 9th June 2013 in collaboration with Brunei Tourism and Sabah Tourism Board.

The Minister of Development Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Suyoi bin Hj Osman, yesterday officiated the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names Asia, South-East at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom of The Empire Hotel & Country Club.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met here Monday with visiting Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and the two leaders agreed to promote bilateral economic and energy ties, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

The Dahlia X-Ray Service Company, which was launched in early February this year, began providing x-ray services yesterday at the company's, premises in Jalan Rasau, Kg Mumong, Kuala Belait.

The Department of Civil Aviation and the Brunei Economic Development Board informed the public that operations at Brunei International Airport had returned to normal by 2am, May 8, following a heavy downpour at around 11pm on May 7, flooded the Arrival Hall of the airport, causing much inconvenience to passengers on the late night flight.

The Unites States has "Cobra Gold", the annual joint military drill with Thailand, and China hopes to follow in its footsteps.

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah met with visiting Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan at the Istana Nurul Iman palace here Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of common concern.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 7 -- Defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathered here on Tuesday to discuss measures and actions to further cement defence and security cooperation in the 10-nation bloc, Xinhua news agency reported.

Students from the Nakhoda Ragam Vocational School are taking a more hands-on approach to getting their talents recognised by their own country.

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Thursday attended a state lunch at Governor-General Quentin Bryce's official residence in Canberra as part of a three-day official state visit.

Viewed as the main solution to reducing social issues in the country, the public is being reminded on the importance of a family institution and also the need to spend quality time together as a family unti, as the nation gears towards National Family Day celebration this weekend.

It is bounded to the north by the South China Sea and on all other sides by the East Malaysian state of Sarawak , which also divides the state into two disconnected segments of unequal size.

Asean Autism Network members yesterday called for the strengthening of the promotion and implementation of an autism-friendly Asean Community in a sustainable manner, which is one of the eight key recommendations endorsed in the adaptation of the Bandar Seri Begawan Recommendations on Autism during the conclusion of the 2nd Asean Autism Network ... (more)

An overwhelming turnout of 1,074 participants from the Belait District took part in the 29th National Day Run.

President Benigno S. Aquino III links arms with his counterparts in Association of Southeast Asian Nations for the traditional group photo during the 22nd ASEAN Summit Retreat at the Prime Minister's Office in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on Thursday .

Bandar Seri Begawan - "The Japanese government and firms in the private sector will further redouble the support and enhance cooperation in the development of Brunei on a wider scope in realising the Vision 2035 following fruitful and constructive discussions with senior government officials." Mr Teruhiko Mashiko, member of the House of Councilors ... (more)

A record 11,276 people in all four districts took part simultaneously in the National Day Run 2013 with the Brunei-Muara District seeing the biggest participation at 8,084. Among the participants were HRH Prince 'Abdul Wakeel and HRH Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.

When all is said and done, Asean needs a missile-like political will for its ambitious plan of economic integration.