Germany warns of ‘limit of capacity’ as migrant numbers surge
Munich, Germany (AFP) – German authorities warned Sunday they were stretched to capacity to welcome refugees arriving en masse, as Europe scrambled to hold emergency talks on the unprecedented crisis....
View ArticleThailand eyes growing ties with Brunei
SIXTY-NINE trees were planted at the Biodiversity Park within the larger Berakas Forest Recreation Park in an event organised by the Royal Thailand Embassy in Brunei Darussalam in conjunction with the...
View ArticlePSW promotes healthy lifestyle with charity high-tea
THE Women Graduates Association of Brunei Darussalam (PSW) held a high-tea with the theme, “Tender Care Vibrant Health for Quality Life” yesterday, at the Empire Hotel & Country Club. More details...
View ArticleWu Chun remains RB Ambassador
BRUNEIAN-born superstar Wu Chun has extended his contract as Brand Ambassador of the national carrier Royal Brunei Airlines (RB). More details in Borneo Bulletin. The post Wu Chun remains RB Ambassador...
View ArticleMayweather beats Berto and says ‘it’s over’
LAS VEGAS (AFP) – Floyd Mayweather earned a unanimous decision over Andre Berto on Saturday to claim his 49th and he says final victim in a glittering unbeaten ring career spanning two decades. More...
View ArticleDjokovic, Federer face day of frustration
NEW YORK (AFP) – Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer meet for the 42nd time in Sunday’s US Open final but forecasts of rain and thunderstorms threaten to make for a trying afternoon. More details in...
View ArticleUS Open champ Pennetta saves her best for last
NEW YORK (AFP) – Knowing every match could be her Grand Slam farewell, Flavia Pennetta relaxed and played some of her greatest tennis to win the US Open and capture her first major title. More details...
View ArticleAzwan Salleh shines in newfound defensive role
DPMM FC utility man Azwan Salleh has provided bedrock of stability in defence after the player had been bestowed with defensive responsibilities en route to the club’s seventh clean sheet this season...
View ArticleBrunei to celebrate Aidiladha on Sept 24
BRUNEI Darussalam will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha this year on September 24 corresponding to the 10th of Zulhijjah 1436 Hijrah as the new moon was not sighted yesterday, a Syariah High Court Judge...
View ArticleMalaysia seeks help to find missing pilgrims
MAKKAH (Bernama) – Malaysia’s Tabung Haji (TH) is now seeking cooperation from the Southeast Asia Muassasah (pilgrims management body) in efforts to trace eight Malaysian pilgrims who went missing...
View ArticleShanghai sinks on weak data, Asia awaits Fed rate move
HONG KONG (AFP) – Shanghai tumbled at the end of a volatile day of trade Monday following another round of disappointing Chinese data, while regional investors were moving cautiously ahead of a crucial...
View ArticleNajib delivers $4.6B boost for stock market
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The Malaysian government will inject 20 billion ringgit ($4.6 billion) into a state investment firm to shore up the stock market, Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Monday, in...
View ArticleLydia makes history with Evian win
EVIAN, France (AFP) – New Zealand’s Lydia Ko wrote another chapter of golfing history on Sunday when she became the youngest winner of a women’s major with a stunning final round 63 at the Evian...
View ArticleDjokovic wins US Open and 10th major
NEW YORK (AFP) – Novak Djokovic clinched his third Grand Slam title of 2015 and 10th career major with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 triumph over sentimental favourite Roger Federer in the US Open final on...
View ArticleChance to shine for City against Juve
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) – Manchester City open their Champions League campaign against last season’s beaten finalists Juventus on Tuesday hoping that this will be the year they finally make a...
View ArticleDebutant Dyer sends Leicester second
LONDON (AFP) – Nathan Dyer scored a brave 89th-minute winner as Leicester City stormed back from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and claim second place in the Premier League on Sunday. More details in...
View ArticleBrunei poised to be gateway into Borneo
Brunei Darussalam is ready to cooperate with the rest of BIMP-EAGA (East Asean Growth Area) member countries, as the gateway into the island of Borneo and Southeast Asia, in promoting nature as one of...
View ArticleKeep your kids indoors, MoH tells parents
Parents have been urged to keep their children indoors as haze continues to blanket the sultanate. More details in Borneo Bulletin. The post Keep your kids indoors, MoH tells parents appeared first on...
View ArticleThree-day PASOLS gathering begins
THE 44th Pacific Area Senior Officers Logistics Seminar (PASOLS) began yesterday at the Indera Samudra Grand Hall of The Empire Hotel & Country Club. More details in Borneo Bulletin. The post...
View ArticlePUJA Brunei holds water management course
THE Brunei Association of Surveyors, Engineers and Architects (PUJA) yesterday conducted a course on waste water management entitled ‘Cost & Sustainability’, held at the Indera Pahlawan Hall of the...
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