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Brunei records downward trend in headline inflation since 2023: AMRO
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's headline inflation has been declining since 2023 and turned negative in 2024, reflecting lower prices in transport, communication, clothing, and footwear, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office...
Implications of U.S. Tariffs on Southeast Asia: Navigating The Trade Tumult
Lexology
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Summary The Trump administration’s approach to international trade has sparked a new era of unpredictability and recalibration for global commerce. With the imposition of sweeping tariffs and a series of rapidly negotiated bilateral trade...
Brunei's economy maintains recovery amid global uncertainty: think tank
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's economy continues its robust recovery, stimulated by modest inflation and macroeconomic stability, an ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) think tank has said. Prudent fiscal policy...
Brunei’s largest solar power plant commences construction
World Construction Network
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August 13, 2025
Construction has commenced of what is claimed to be Brunei’s largest solar power plant, a 30MW solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in Kampong Belimbing. This project, developed by Seri Suria Power, aims to generate over 64,000MWh of clean electricity...
Brunei remains committed to advancing ICT: senior official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brunei remains fully committed to advancing information and communications technology (ICT) initiatives, a senior official said here at the Innovate Tomorrow Forum on Tuesday. Haji Alimen Jaafar, Brunei...
‘Chlorinated Chicken’ Not New To Malaysia, DVS Cites Codex Standards
CodeBlue
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, August 18 — Malaysia already permits certain American-style meat production practices, like chlorine washes for poultry and the limited use of ractopamine in pigs, if they meet Codex Alimentarius limits. These international food...
Universal Inspection Co. Ltd. (UIC): Transforming industrial excellence with world-class precision
Saudi Gazette
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August 15, 2025
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia, Universal Inspection Co. Ltd. (UIC) has grown from a local leader into an internationally recognized provider of calibration, testing, inspection, and training services....
Sepanggar welcomes Singapore shipping route
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 15, 2025
Sepanggar welcomes Singapore shipping route Published on: Friday, August 15, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd together with representatives from Warisan Shipping Line and Sapangar Bay Container...
Brunei breaks ground on new solar power plant
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The groundbreaking ceremony for a flagship 30-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant has been held in Kampong Belimbing, a village near Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The ceremony held on...
Brunei’s biggest solar plant targets launch by end of 2026
Biz Brunei
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August 12, 2025
30 MW solar plant on remediated landfill in Kg Belimbing, developed by Malaysia's Solarvest, Serikandi and Brunei government’s Khazanah Satu Brunei’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant (SPVPP) with a 30-megawatt (MW) capacity in Kg Belimbing...
BRUNEI HIGH COMMISSION
Embassy Magazine
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August 11, 2025
JOB VACANCY – Position: Chauffeur Number of vacant position: 1 Requirements: UK Citizen; Valid UK Driving License; Driving experience of 5 years and above; Well versed inside and outside areas in London, United Kingdom. Job Description: Official...
Brunei boosts rice production to achieve self-sufficiency
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is intensifying efforts to achieve 100 percent self-sufficiency in rice production as part of its food security strategy, a government minister said on Saturday. The country is introducing a new padi...
Brunei's Muara Port expansion project to be completed by 2027
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- The expansion project of Brunei's Muara Port container terminal is progressing steadily, and is expected to be completed as scheduled by the end of 2027, the Muara Port Company (MPC) told Xinhua on Friday....
Government of Brunei breaks ground on 30MW solar PV plant
PV Tech
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August 12, 2025
The plant is expected to become operational by the end of 2026. Additionally, once key components are installed, the plant will serve as a hands-on learning hub, equipping the locals with skills for the nation’s low-carbon future. As announced in...
The Price Tweaking Continues For Power Systems
IT Jungle
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August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025 Timothy Prickett Morgan I have said it before and I will say it again: If you think you can keep track of IBM’s pricing for hardware, software, and services given all the ups and downs with pricing, you have a better encyclopedic...
Brunei targets 85 pct homeownership by 2035
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is aiming to achieve 85 percent homeownership under the national housing scheme in support of the aspirations outlined in Brunei Vision 2035, a government minister said on Wednesday. As of 2025, the...
Brunei strengthens tourism sector with strategic initiatives
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has implemented various strategic initiatives to promote its tourism sector, which plays a vital role in the nation's economic development, a government minister said on Wednesday. The initiatives...
Brunei offers multi-sector jobs to Indonesian workers: Ministry
Antara
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August 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Brunei Darussalam government is offering opportunities for Indonesian migrant workers in the fisheries, plantations, agriculture, and health sectors, Deputy Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI)...
US proposes threatened listing for widely trafficked Borneo earless monitor
Mongabay
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August 18, 2025
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently proposed listing the Borneo earless monitor, an elusive lizard endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Borneo earless monitors (Lanthanotus...
Valeura Energy Inc (VLERF) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Expansion and Strong ...
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 11, 2025
Release Date: August 07, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Valeura Energy Inc (VLERF) has successfully negotiated a strategic farm-in deal with PTTEP, enhancing its position...