UBD students showcase filmmaking talents
| Azaraimy HH | STUDENTS of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) showcased their filmmaking talents during a public screening at the Language and Literature Bureau last night. The screening was...
View ArticleSultan leaves Turkey after closing of OIC Summit
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, on Friday left...
View ArticleHis Majesty holds bilateral meeting with Iranian President
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, yesterday held a...
View ArticleQAF Auto hosts BMW Customer Service Clinic
| Izah Azahari | QAF Auto Sdn Bhd, the authorised BMW importer in Brunei, hosted its first BMW Customer Service Clinic last night at their showroom in Beribi, inviting a total of 80 existing...
View ArticleTelBru WiFi hotspots to surge to 90 soon
| Siti Hajar | FOLLOWING Telekom Brunei Berhad’s (TelBru) roll-out of its WiFi hotspot services last year, the next few months will witness a swell in its locations to over 90 locations that...
View ArticleSultan holds bilateral meeting with President of Turkey
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 yesterday...
View ArticleAMBD, TelBru ink credit information deal
AUTORITI Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru) to further enhance credit-risk management by equipping lenders with utility...
View ArticleTelBru eyeing wireless access for rural areas
| Siti Hajar | THE country’s leading telecommunications provider Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru)has set its sights on improving connectivity in Brunei’s rural areas within the next few years...
View ArticleMyanmar pardons scores of political prisoners
YANGON (AFP) – Myanmar President Htin Kyaw pardoned dozens of political prisoners on the country’s traditional New Year Sunday, according to a watchdog group, as his fledgling civilian-led...
View ArticlePope brings 12 Syrian refugees to Italy in lesson for Europe
MORIA, Greece (AP) — In an extraordinary gesture both political and personal, Pope Francis brought 12 Syrian Muslims to Italy aboard his plane Saturday after an emotional visit to the Greek island of...
View Article11 still missing in Japan quakes
MINAMIASO, Japan (AP) — Eleven people remained missing Sunday in southern Japan from two powerful earthquakes that killed 41 people, as the US military announced it was preparing to join relief efforts...
View ArticleFinance leaders pledge effort to boost global growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global finance officials are vowing to try to reinvigorate a lacklustre global economy and urging governments to embrace free trade and do more to fight tax evasion. More details in...
View ArticleOil producers meet amid Saudi-Iran row over output freeze
DOHA (AFP) – World oil producers gather in Qatar Sunday to negotiate an output freeze to boost prices as a row between regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Iran threatened to overshadow the talks....
View ArticleRosberg wins wild Chinese GP for sixth straight F1 victory
SHANGHAI (AP) — Nico Rosberg of Mercedes escaped unscathed from a wild first lap at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, and then showed why he’s the driver to beat this year in Formula One. More details...
View ArticleCrown Prince graces 3rd day of swimming meet
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office graced the third...
View ArticleTheir Majesties attend Bersanding ceremony
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, and Her Majesty...
View ArticleTelBru to introduce ‘Smart Nation’ concept
Around the world telecommunications connectivity has been recognised as among the main drivers of economies with many nations, including Brunei, looking to introduce the concept of what is known as...
View ArticleTelBru to emphasise more on data security
After successfully transforming its internal operations that has seen significant changes in customer service and infrastructure, Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru) is set to embark on providing more for...
View ArticleAid delivered to Japan’s quake-hit areas; 42 dead
MINAMIASO, Japan (AP) — US airlifts were delivering water, bread, ready-to-eat food and other emergency supplies Monday to a remote area of southern Japan stricken by two powerful earthquakes, as local...
View ArticleFights loom after Brazil’s lower chamber OKs impeachment
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — For the second time in under a quarter century, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies voted to open impeachment proceedings against a democratically elected leader, dealing a devastating...
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