Carter stars in All Blacks’ WC triumph
TWICKENHAM (AFP) – Dan Carter bowed out as the king of rugby Saturday when he kicked the All Blacks to a historic 34-17 World Cup victory over Australia at Twickenham. More details in Monday’s Borneo...
View ArticleThai military sees red over critical comments, warns dissident
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai soldiers warned the daughter of an assassinated dissident commander on Monday not to do anything to disturb the country after she staged a symbolic protest in support of ousted...
View ArticleJapan’s Abe seeks US, South Korea cooperation over South China Sea
SEOUL (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told South Korea’s president on Monday he wanted cooperation between the two countries and the United States in maintaining an open and peaceful...
View ArticleTurkey returns to single-party rule after AKP vote sweep
ISTANBUL (AFP) – Turkey’s Justice and Development Party was preparing to head a single-party government with a decisive mandate Monday after a surprise election turnaround that strengthens the hand of...
View Article‘External’ factors caused crash of Russian plane
Moscow (AFP) – The Russian passenger jet that crashed in Egypt could only have broken up midair because of “external” factors, the airline company said Monday. More details in Tuesday’s Borneo...
View ArticleMan City seek statement win in Seville
SEVILLE, Spain (AFP) – Premier League leaders Manchester City travel to Europa League holders Sevilla on Tuesday intent on proving they won’t be Champions League flops once more this season. More...
View ArticleRosberg grabs consolation win in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AFP) – Nico Rosberg gained some consolation for his grievances Sunday when he outpaced Mercedes team-mate and newly-crowned triple world champion Lewis Hamilton to win the Mexican Grand...
View ArticleDPMM FC in high spirits for Geylang clash
DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean maintained that his side is in high spirits ahead of the double header away to Geylang International FC tonight and Warriors FC on Friday in the S-League. More details in...
View ArticleHis Majesty announces new line-up of senior officers
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzadin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, who is also Prime...
View ArticleSE Asia needs intellectual, moral & spiritual leadership
LEADERSHIP of high intellectual, moral and spiritual quality – that is the kind of leadership Southeast Asia needs. This was said by Tan Sri Professor Dr Mohd Kamal Hassan, who spoke at Sultan Omar...
View ArticleA special victory as quartet wins big at global IT contest
FOUR special needs students made Brunei proud, winning one gold and six silver medals at the Global IT Challenge (GITC) for youth with disabilities held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The team from the...
View ArticleStandard Chartered axes 15,000 jobs, announces $5.1B capital raise
HONG KONG (AFP) – Asia-focused British bank Standard Chartered said Tuesday it would axe 15,000 jobs and raise $5.1 billion in capital after posting a “disappointing” third-quarter loss as it struggles...
View ArticleRossi deliberately kicked Marquez: Honda
PARIS (AFP) – Honda on Monday accused MotoGP leader Valentino Rossi of deliberately making Marc Marquez crash in Malaysia in a claim that ratchets up the tension ahead of this w More details in...
View ArticleUnder-fire Mourinho faces judgement day
LONDON (AFP) – Jose Mourinho admits Chelsea have no margin for error as the pressure mounts on the beleaguered Blues boss ahead of Wednesday’s crucial Champions League clash against Dynamo Kiev. More...
View ArticleVilla caught off Garde as Spurs stroll
LONDON (AFP) – Aston Villa’s new manager Remi Garde discovered just how hard it will be to save his club from relegation as the Premier League strugglers slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Monday....
View ArticleSetback for DPMM FC in title push
DPMM FC have been dealt a severe blow in their hopes of landing the S-League title after slipping to a devastating 2-1 defeat to Geylang International FC at the Bedok Stadium in Singapore last night....
View ArticleBruneian completes New York Marathon
BRUNEIAN On Hung Zheng completed the New York Marathon in a personal best time of 3 hours, 40 minutes and 55 seconds. More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin. The post Bruneian completes New York...
View ArticleHis Majesty receives S’pore Chief of Defence Force
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 Minister of...
View ArticleAsean ministers discuss security challenges
The Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Retreat was held Tuesday at Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur. More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin. The post Asean ministers discuss security challenges...
View ArticleCelebrating 10 years of Asean-China People-to-People Friendship
THE Brunei-China Friendship Association Tuesday hosted a 10th anniversary dinner to celebrate the Asean-China People-to-People Friendship, which saw Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato...
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