Brunei

Brunei clears Chinese-made aircraft for local airlines, boosting planemaker Comac

The state-owned planemaker eyes global rivals but lacks key Western approvals and major airline orders

The Brunei Investment Agency is the latest longstanding client to buy a piece of the firm founded by Ray Dalio, which managed US$92 billion as at Dec 31.

Brunei tweaks Bridgewater bet to a lucrative 20% stake in firm

The firm has been selling stakes to institutions for more than a decade

Trump on Jul 9 said he would levy a 30% rate on Algeria, Libya, Iraq and Sri Lanka, 25% duties on products from Brunei and Moldova, and a 20% rate on goods from the Philippines.

Trump unveils new tariff rates, including 50% levy on Brazil

Levies are largely in line with April announcement; Brazil hit as a warning shot to the Brics

The sultan, 78, has returned to the Grand Hyatt Hotel to rest following advice from medical experts before returning to Brunei.

Brunei ruler discharged from hospital, resting in Malaysia

[KUALA LUMPUR] Brunei’s ruler, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, has been discharged from a Malaysian hospital and will rest for several days in Malaysia, the Brunei Prime Minister’s Office said late on Saturd...

The hospitalisation of the sultan, who has ruled Brunei since 1967, was earlier confirmed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Brunei says sultan ‘in good health’ after being admitted to Malaysian hospital

The 78-year-old sultan was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur and would stay there for several days

Sarawak is sitting on a treasure trove of natural resources – timber, oil and hydropower.
THINKING ALOUD

Special Economic Zones: One size doesn’t fit all

A proposed SEZ between Sarawak and Brunei has sparked discussions of cross-border collaboration, but it may be a long shot given the economic realities 

The festival also features a curated programme of events to connect people through the arts, such as visual arts exhibitions, panel discussions, film screenings and music workshops.
TAKING HEART

TRCL’s Idea of North 2024 festival pays homage to Brunei-Singapore relations

The four-day event aims to form collaborations and business partnerships

During his trip, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat will attend a royal guard of honour ceremony, investiture ceremony, and a royal banquet.

DPM Heng to visit Brunei for Sultan Bolkiah’s 78th birthday celebrations

Heng’s visit comes as Singapore and Brunei celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties

PM Lawrence Wong with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan on Tuesday (Jun 11).

PM Wong meets Brunei sultan, reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties

PRIME Minister Lawrence Wong concluded his introductory visit to Brunei on Tuesday (Jun 11), after having had an audience with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his wife Raja Isteri Saleha at the palace in ...

PM Wong will meet the Bruneian royal family and Malaysia's prime minister during the visits.

PM Wong to make introductory visits to Brunei and Malaysia

The visits to Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuala Lumpur will take place from Jun 11 to 12