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CIFTIS 2025 spotlights practical use of local currency settlements in global trade
Daily Times
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September 13, 2025
Published on: September 14, 2025 12:07 AM At the ongoing 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, local currency settlements were highlighted as an area of growing interest. Amid currency volatility and geopolitical...
Sabre Travel Network Brunei launches largest-ever travel fair at BRIDEX
The Bruneian
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September 13, 2025
Sabre Travel Network (Brunei) Sdn Bhd has launched its much-anticipated Travel Fair today, marking the 20th edition of the flagship event at the BRIDEX International Convention Centre. In his welcoming speech, General Manager of Sabre Travel...
Kuala Perlis International Water Festival Boosts State's Tourism, Economy
Bernama
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September 13, 2025
KANGAR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The five-day Kuala Perlis International Water Festival 2025, which runs until Sept 16 and involves the participation of 11 foreign countries, is expected to boost tourism and the economy of Perlis. State Tourism, Arts...
Business News | YuppTV Secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025
Latestly
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September 12, 2025
PRNewswire Atlanta [US], September 12: Cricket fans in Continental Europe and South East Asia will witness the best of cricketing action as YuppTV has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2025. The live streaming platform is...
Brunei highlights ICT innovation at BICTA 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Brunei Infocommunication Technology Award (BICTA) has been an important platform in promoting healthy competition and innovation among individuals, students and organizations across both the public and...
Brunei venture a cash-generative move for Hibiscus Petroleum
Borneo Post
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September 11, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Hibiscus Petroleum’s recently acquired stake in the Block B MLJ Field in Brunei is a cash-generative contributor, underpinned by long-term offtake agreements and stable index-linked gas pricing....
BOK, FSC underperform in green initiatives despite economic capacity
The Korea Times
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September 12, 2025
The Bank of Korea (BOK) and Financial Services Commission (FSC) are facing criticism for lagging behind in green finance initiatives, despite Korea's economic clout and significant historical contribution to climate change, a report showed...
PDIC, World Bank Group ink deal for risk-based deposit insurance assessment
Manila Standard
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September 11, 2025
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) and the World Bank Group have signed an agreement to develop a risk-based assessment system for deposit insurance. The state deposit insurer said Thursday the new system, known as RBAS, will...
PCCI urges government to accelerate CPTPP accession
Philstar
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September 13, 2025
Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star September 14, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The country’s largest business organization is urging the government to accelerate efforts to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for...
Southeast Asia’s economic model at risk due to U.S. tariffs
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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September 11, 2025
The region’s vibrant and globally connected economy is being pressured to overhaul its integration within global supply chains. Southeast Asia’s textile manufacturers, which face more global competition than the electronic sector, will likely...
Sabre Brunei Travel Fair to return this weekend with attractive deals
The Bruneian
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September 10, 2025
Secure your next holiday for less! The 20th Sabre Brunei Travel Fair is back, offering the public two days of spectacular travel deals and promotions. The event is slated for 13 – 14 September (Saturday and Sunday) at Hall 1 of the BRIDEX...
What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?
CFO Dive
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Brunei Week Celebrates Successful First Showcase at MakBesar Grand Market in Singapore
The Bruneian
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September 5, 2025
The Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) successfully launched its inaugural Brunei Week at the bustling MakBesar Grand Market at Suntec City Convention Centre, Singapore. Held from 5 to 7 September 2025, the event gathered some 20...
China takes top place in new Asia green central banking scorecard
Green Central Banking
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September 10, 2025
China has come top in a new ranking of green central banking in the East and south-east Asia region. However, the scorecard shows that policymakers and financial regulators in all the countries assessed need to do much more to make their economies...
Mayor Sammy Co pushes Pagadian’s trade ties at Brunei conference
Politiko
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September 10, 2025
Mayor Sammy Co of Pagadian City joined the Philippine delegation at a reception hosted by Ambassador Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio ahead of the 2nd PCCI-BIMP-EAGA Trade, Investment, and Halal Industry Conference. Representing the city government...
UK diplomat urges Northern Ireland firms to do business with Singapore
Belfast Telegraph
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September 9, 2025
Nikesh Mehta visited Northern Ireland last week and spent time with firms already doing business with the global financial hub. According to the Foreign Office, businesses in Northern Ireland exported goods worth £98m to Singapore in 2024....
Business : 13MP Vital Platform For Malaysia In Securing Position As Global Leader For Sustainable Palm Oil
Bernama
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September 9, 2025
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) offers a vital platform to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a climate-resilient, innovation-driven future, securing the country’s position as a...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Sept 13, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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September 13, 2025
Malaysia: * PM: Conflicts worldwide should serve as lesson for Malaysians to appreciate peace, unity * Anwar to attend emergency Arab-Islamic Summit to discuss Israeli attack on Doha * Anwar condemns Israeli attacks on six countries * Zara...
Thailand’s Enserv to launch Brunei’s first sorghum cultivation and processing project
Biz Brunei
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September 9, 2025
The three-hectare sorghum project at the Bio Innovation Corridor and KKP Tungku will produce grains and biofuels by year’s end Thailand’s Enserv Holding will launch Brunei’s first sorghum cultivation and processing initiative by year’s end,...
Green Investments Partnership, a Blended Finance Fund Under Singapore FAST-P Initiative, Reports First Close
Crowdfund Insider
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September 9, 2025
Singapore continues to solidify its position as a global hub for financial innovation and regional collaboration through recent developments: the Green Investments Partnership (GIP) achieving its first close with US$510 million in committed...