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Visit by Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong to Brunei Darussalam, 14 to 15 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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July 15, 2025
Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong visited Brunei Darussalam from 14 to 15 July 2025 as the Singapore Government’s representative for the 79th birthday celebrations of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...
Brunei Launches Inaugural Large-Scale Solar-Powered Shrimp Farm
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Brunei has marked a groundbreaking achievement with the launch of its inaugural large-scale solar-powered shrimp aquaculture facility near Muara port on Monday. Jets Sdn Bhd, a leading shrimp farming company, officially opened Brunei’s...
Wall Street Climbs as Nvidia Achieves Market Milestone
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Midweek trading on The New York Stock Exchange closed with positive momentum, led by a surge in technology stocks after Nvidia became the first firm to achieve a market capitalization of USD4 trillion. This historic milestone sparked a...
Paraxylene Market Volume to Hit 96.40 Million Tons by 2034 Say Towards chem and Materials
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
Ottawa, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new Research Report, the global market volume of paraxylene was approximately 62.60 million tons in 2024 and is expected to reach almost 96.40 million tons by 2034, growing at a CAGR of...
Brunei business conference stresses innovation to achieve project’s goals
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) At the Brunei Business Conference 2025 held near the capital on Tuesday, a government minister highlighted that for Brunei to achieve its Vision 2035—which aims for a high quality of life, a vibrant and sustainable economy, and a...
Brunei Demands Collective Effort to Safeguard Forests, Reefs
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) In a strong call to action, a Brunei government minister emphasized Tuesday that safeguarding the nation’s forests and reefs is a collective responsibility, not one solely borne by the government. This declaration highlights Brunei’s...
Brunei Finalizes Massive Solar Project to Expand Renewable Energy Goals
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Brunei has finalized agreements to construct a 30-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, a local news outlet reported on Sunday. This project represents a critical advancement in the nation’s ongoing commitment to expanding its...
Global Islamic Finance Market Set For 11.6% Growth, Reaching $13.89 Billion By 2029
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
The Business Research Company's Islamic Finance Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rapid growth has been observed in the...
Global Takaful Market Forecast 2025-2034: Analyzing Growth Drivers, Market Share, Segments, And Emerging Trends
EIN Presswire
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June 20, 2025
The Business Research Company's Takaful Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The takaful market size has grown rapidly in...
Cambodia’s ASEAN Trade Reaches USD7.2B in Early 2025
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodia’s trade with its Southeast Asian neighbors reached $7.2 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the same timeframe last year, according to a Ministry of Commerce report released Monday. From...
Brunei’s Customs Department Participates in Global Summit
MENAFN
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Royal Brunei Customs and Excise Department recently engaged in an international forum aimed at strengthening collaboration on customs and trade development across the Asia-Pacific region. Among the senior officials representing Brunei...
Brunei Launches Initiative to Ignite Students' Interest in Hospitality Careers
MENAFN
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Brunei Tourism Development Department has launched an initiative to deepen students’ understanding of the wide-ranging career opportunities within the nation’s tourism and hospitality industries, the Department announced Monday. This...
Brunei Reports Surge in Women Joining Tech Sector
MENAFN
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Brunei has experienced a rise in the number of women entering professional roles within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Women accounted for nearly 34 percent of the ICT workforce in 2024, marking a 4 percent...
Brunei Man Gets 16-Month Sentence for Stealing iPhone 11
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A 45-year-old man was sentenced to 16 months in prison by Brunei’s Magistrate Court on Monday after being convicted of stealing an iPhone 11 from a store near the capital. The man, identified as Mohd Noramir Jamil, had pleaded guilty to...
Brunei Empowers Disaster-Struck Families with Financial Aid
MENAFN
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in Brunei has stepped in to provide crucial financial support to fourteen families grappling with the aftermath of recent calamities, local news outlets reported this Sunday. The aid distribution,...
Brunei's Economy Sees Steady Growth at 2.6 Percent in 2025, 2026
MENAFN
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Brunei’s economic growth is projected to be 2.6% in both 2025 and 2026, as reported by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). In its regional economic outlook released last week, AMRO highlighted that Brunei experienced...
MSIG INSURANCE (MALAYSIA) BHD ANNOUNCES CEO TRANSITION: MR CHUA RETIRES AFTER 42 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
EIN Presswire
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July 11, 2025
Industry veteran steps down after leading company through 15 years of consecutive business growth and digital transformation, succeeded by Ms Ang Yien Chia. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MSIG Insurance (Malaysia)...
Brunei reports notable decline in maternal mortality rates over two decades
MENAFN
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April 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Brunei has recorded a significant reduction in maternal mortality over the last twenty years, as reported by the country's health minister. During a World Health Day event on Monday, Minister of Health Haji Mohd Isham Jaafar revealed that...
Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025: AI, Adaptability & Global Credibility Define the World’s Top Brands
EIN Presswire
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July 13, 2025
Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 honors the world’s top 2% of brands for excellence in AI, resilience, and global credibility across industries and regions. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a year marked by...
Adelaide to host 2025 Australia-ASEAN Business Forum
Premier of South Australia
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May 9, 2025
Release date: 09/05/25 Adelaide will welcome more than 750 senior delegates to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Forum later this year, including senior diplomatic officials and major investors and commercial leaders from...