Brunei improving in ease of doing business: World Bank
Officials from the World Bank Group have acknowledged a ‘comprehensive effort’ from Brunei through a number of reforms and initiatives to address all the areas under the ease of doing business, while...
View ArticlePromotion for 74 RBAF officers
By consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam,...
View ArticleTrump tells California ‘there is no drought’
FRESNO, California (AP) – Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told California voters Friday that he can solve their water crisis, declaring, “There is no drought.” Speaking at a...
View ArticleWorld’s largest hedge fund gets aid package from Connecticut
HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) — A commission approved a $22 million loan and grant package on Friday to help the world’s largest hedge fund upgrade and expand its offices despite questions about whether...
View ArticleWanda opens theme park to take on Disney
NANCHANG, China (AP) — China’s largest private property developer, the Wanda Group, opened an entertainment complex on Saturday that it’s positioning as a distinctly homegrown rival to Disney and its...
View ArticleUS economy showing signs of life after slow start to year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US economy is showing signs of more life after a less-than-stellar start to the year. The government said Friday that first-quarter growth, while disappointing, wasn’t as bad as...
View ArticleInjured Nadal out as Murray, Wawrinka cruise
PARIS (AFP) – Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal rocked the French Open on Friday when he pulled out with a left wrist injury as Andy Murray and defending champion Stan Wawrinka moved closer to a...
View ArticleRashford’s rise no surprise for Hodgson
SUNDERLAND (AFP) – Roy Hodgson insisted Marcus Rashford’s dream debut for England came as no surprise after the Manchester United sensation staked his claim for a Euro 2016 place with a record-breaking...
View ArticleBaiduri Masters race goes down to the wire
A total of 200 golfers took part in the 21st Baiduri Masters on Saturday. By the end of the afternoon session, no new contender emerged to challenge the reigning 12 players vying for the chance to don...
View ArticleMinister calls for technology-driven curriculum, practices
There is a need to craft education curricula and innovative teaching practices and techniques that respond to the advances in technology and continually inspire our students to meet the challenges...
View ArticleNew Commissioner of Royal Brunei Police Force appointed
By command of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the...
View ArticleFPAB launched to enhance financial literacy
In an attempt to enhance financial literacy among Bruneians through better understanding on the importance of financial planning, Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman...
View ArticleM’sia-S’pore projects on track for completion next year
SINGAPORE (Bernama) – The integrated Marina One and Duo developments, jointly-owned by Malaysia’s strategic investment fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Singapore’s investment company, Temasek Holdings...
View ArticleIslamic bonds, conventional bonds issuances pick up in Mideast
DUBAI (Xinhua) – A number of well established corporations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), along with two Middle Eastern sovereign issuers have in recent weeks successfully tapped regional debt...
View ArticleOhio zoo closes gorilla exhibit after boy falls in
CINCINNATI (AP) – The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that grabbed and dragged a four-year-old boy who...
View ArticleDuterte seeks early talks with communist rebels
DAVAO, Philippines (AFP) – Incoming Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday he would seek an early start to peace talks with communist rebels and free detained guerrilla chieftains when he...
View ArticleTony emerges Baiduri Masters champion
The 21st Baiduri Masters concluded with a prize presentation ceremony attended by Dr Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Abdul Fattaah, a member of the Board of Directors at Baiduri Bank, which was held at...
View ArticleReal Madrid champions of Europe
MILAN (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo did it again for Real Madrid, stepping forward to score a penalty and inflict another devastating loss in a Champions League final on rival Atletico Madrid. More details...
View ArticleMuguruza leads way into last eight at French Open
PARIS (AFP) – Garbine Muguruza of Spain blazed into the French Open quarter-finals for the third straight year on Sunday, defeating former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3, 6-4. More details in...
View ArticlePrince ‘Abdul Malik visits PIP tuition class centres
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, Chairman of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (Yayasan) Committee of Governors, on Sunday took a closer look at the progress of the Education Intervention...
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