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Prabowo-Trump trade deal: Exploring Indonesia's economic advantages

Prabowo-Trump trade deal: Exploring Indonesia's economic advantages

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto recently announced a new trade tariff agreement between Indonesia and the US, which he lauded as “a new era of mutual benefit between the two great nations.” On his Instagram account, Prabowo posted a...

Brunei underwater ecosystem attracts int'l divers

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The clarity of Brunei waters, diverse marine life and untouched nature of the country's underwater ecosystems have impressed divers from Australia, Brunei's Tourism Development Department has said....

EnQuest secures PSA for offshore Brunei gas fields

EnQuest secures PSA for offshore Brunei gas fields

UK-based petroleum exploration and production company EnQuest has secured a production sharing agreement (PSA) for Block C offshore Brunei Darussalam. The PSA, which was awarded by the Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam, includes the...

Spice Palace Brunei: Celebrating authentic North Indian heritage through flavours

A new culinary destination is making its mark in Brunei, offering diners an authentic taste of North India in an elegant and refined setting. Spice Palace Brunei, located at Sunway Centre, brings together traditional recipes, premium ingredients,...

HOUB: A homegrown label stitching Brunei’s culture and consciousness into fashion

HOUB: A homegrown label stitching Brunei’s culture and consciousness into fashion

Blending slow fashion with a strong sense of place, HOUB is a Bruneian lifestyle brand creating modern, mindful clothing rooted in tradition. With every stitch, it weaves heritage and sustainability into designs made for the present. Founded by...

New operator taking the helm at undeveloped gas fields offshore Brunei

New operator taking the helm at undeveloped gas fields offshore Brunei

EnQuest EP, a subsidiary of London Stock Exchange-listed energy player EnQuest, has secured a production sharing agreement (PSA) for Block C, covering three offshore fields in Brunei Darussalam, for which a final investment decision (FID) is...

Fatih Aquaculture: Building a sustainable aquafarming business for Brunei’s future

Fatih Aquaculture: Building a sustainable aquafarming business for Brunei’s future

A homegrown aquaculture business that began in a family backyard during the COVID-19 pandemic is now producing more than 500 kilogrammes of fish per month, with aims to increase output and reduce the country’s reliance on seafood imports. Fatih...

Business : Sarawak Showcases Global Clean Energy Leadership At IEW 2025

Business : Sarawak Showcases Global Clean Energy Leadership At IEW 2025

KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak inaugurated the sixth International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), reaffirming its pivotal role as a global leader in clean energy innovation amidst the worldwide shift...

Brunei looks to ASEAN and its own roadmap to become Smart Nation

Brunei looks to ASEAN and its own roadmap to become Smart Nation

The implementation of digital transformation for every country is idiosyncratic. Each state goes about it differently, adapting each to their need and stage of development, which means other governments can learn from any journey. Brunei...

EnQuest secures Brunei’s offshore Block C, targets first gas by 2029

EnQuest secures Brunei’s offshore Block C, targets first gas by 2029

Brunei marks first new production sharing agreement award in over a decade, as part of the Petroleum Authority’s rejuvenation strategy for the upstream oil and gas sector Brunei’s Petroleum Authority (PA) has awarded a production sharing agreement...

Chunghwa Telecom to join consortium in new submarine cable project

Chunghwa Telecom to join consortium in new submarine cable project

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Chunghwa Telecom Co., one of the major telecom service providers in Taiwan, has joined a consortium of companies to build a new intra-Asia undersea cable system, which is scheduled for completion in 2029. Chunghwa Telecom...

EnQuest Picks Up Offshore Oil and Gas Block in Brunei

EnQuest Picks Up Offshore Oil and Gas Block in Brunei

Jul 16, 2025 (Credit: EnQuest) U.K.-based oil firm EnQuest has been awarded a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Block C, offshore Brunei, by the Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PABD). EnQuest EP BV, a subsidiary of EnQuest, will...

Trump escalates trade offensive with new tariff notices to seven nations

Trump escalates trade offensive with new tariff notices to seven nations

On July 9, President Donald Trump issued formal tariff letters to the leaders of the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Algeria, Libya, Iraq and Moldova, expanding his trade crackdown. New duties between 20 percent and 30 percent will take effect on...

Trump’s trade blitz continues with Indonesia deal, pharma tariff plans, and global warnings

Trump’s trade blitz continues with Indonesia deal, pharma tariff plans, and global warnings

President Donald Trump said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were coming, while offering fresh details on planned duties on pharmaceuticals. Trump...

US President Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia

US President Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia

President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US has struck a new trade agreement with Indonesia, though full details are yet to be disclosed. Posting on his Truth Social account, Trump described the deal as a "great" outcome achieved through...

Business : Sianlon Aquatic Eyes Japan Market Expansion

Business : Sianlon Aquatic Eyes Japan Market Expansion

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sianlon Aquatic Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading ornamental fish breeders, is exploring new export prospects in the Japanese market following its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka. In a...

World Bank says job reforms to drive PHL growth to nearly 7%

World Bank says job reforms to drive PHL growth to nearly 7%

REFORMS to enhance job creation and quality could propel Philippine economic growth to close to 7% and transform it into a middle-class economy by 2040, the World Bank said. “To stay on a path to upper middle-income status and to realize the...

Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes

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Brunei ends free healthcare for foreign PRs amid escalating costs

Brunei ends free healthcare for foreign PRs amid escalating costs

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Foreign permanent residents and the foreign spouses of Brunei citizens must now pay for their own medical treatment following a major policy shift by the Ministry of Health (MoH) that came into effect on July 1. The policy...

Business : US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries

Business : US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries

By Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade...

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