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Philippine Construction-To-Mining Tycoon Isidro Consunji Takes On Concrete Challenge
Forbes
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The 2024 annual report of Philippine construction-and-mining giant DMCI Holdings has an arresting AI-designed cover depicting a stack of grey concrete blocks, geometrically arranged in the form of a futuristic building site. The company says the...
Brunei emphasizes high priority on food industry safety
The Malaysian Star
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July 2, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's food industry players were urged to work together to turn scientific knowledge into practical applications, a senior government officer said on Wednesday. Food importers, manufacturers, regulators,...
Mazda Brunei hosts “Art of Motion: A Mazda Experience” Roadshow at The Mall
The Bruneian
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July 3, 2025
Thinking of buying a new car? Now is the perfect time! Grand Auto Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in Brunei, is inviting the public to experience the beauty of Japanese engineering at the “Art of Motion: A Mazda Experience”...
OPEC Reports a Global Oil Production Decline in 2024
Oil Price
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July 3, 2025
Global crude oil production declined by 1% last year, for the first time since 2020, averaging 72.58 million barrels daily, OPEC said in the latest edition of its Annual Statistical Bulletin. The group reported a decline in OPEC and partner...
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 business conference spotlights innovation-driven growth
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- For Brunei to pursue the country's Vision 2035 for a high quality of life, a dynamic and sustainable economy, and a well-educated society, growth needs to be driven by innovation, digital progress,...
Australia’s AgriGen to establish Brunei’s first private food laboratory
Biz Brunei
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July 2, 2025
Australia’s AgriGen has signed an agreement with Brunei-based FarmFresh Industries to establish Brunei’s first private food testing laboratory. The Brunei Integrated Analytical Laboratory (BIAL) is planned to open at the Halal Science and...
ASEAN Low-carbon Energy Technologies Roadmap (ALERT) – Phase I: ASEAN’s Long-term Strategy on Hydrogen and Ammonia
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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According to the 8th ASEAN Energy Outlook, energy demand in ASEAN is projected to nearly triple from 2022 levels by 2050, driven by GDP and population growth. To ensure energy security and sustainability, diversifying the energy supply –...
Singapore, Cambodia solidify joint efforts in energy, climate finance, agri-trade
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asian neighbours Singapore and Cambodia intend to continue advancing shared interests in renewable energy trade, high-quality carbon markets, agri-trade and in bolstering Asean centrality. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence...
Awang Tengah: Sarawak shifts focus to value-added exports and green energy leadership
Borneo Post
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July 2, 2025
Awang Tengah (seated centre) in a group photo with guests and participants during the event. Also seen are Mussen (seated third right), Reezal (seated third left) and other officials. KUCHING (July 2): The Sarawak government is actively pursuing...
Brunei biggest fair attracts over 120,000 visitors
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Over 120,000 people visited the 31st Consumer Fair at the International Convention Center in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan from June 25 to 29, according to the organizer on Sunday. According to the...
Brunei Week to debut at Singapore’s Grand Market Sept 5-7
Biz Brunei
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June 30, 2025
BEDB invites local businesses to apply for event at Suntec Convention Centre Brunei businesses looking to expand regionally are invited to apply for the first Brunei Week in Singapore, taking place at the Grand Market at Suntec Convention Centre...
Why investing in people matters
Bangkok Post
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July 3, 2025
Asean is striving to enhance its competitiveness on the global stage and readiness for a transition under its Carbon Neutrality Strategy. However, Asean will not be well-positioned to become an important part of the global net-zero economy without...
Brunei GDP declines 1.8 pct in Q1
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices recorded a year-on-year decline of 1.8 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, according to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics....
Brunei ministry of health presents long service medals to staff
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Ministry of Health honoured 224 staff with long service medals on Thursday, local media reported. According to the local daily Borneo Bulletin, the presentation of medals was to mark the Sultan of...
RM500 juta setahun untuk lima tahun: Komitmen Petronas untuk cari gali dan aktiviti berkaitan di Pantai Timur Sabah
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 4, 2025
RM500 juta setahun untuk lima tahun: Komitmen Petronas untuk cari gali dan aktiviti berkaitan di Pantai Timur Sabah Published on: Friday, July 04, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 04, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Bacho juga...
Consumer Fair returns, highlighting on MSMEs, innovation, and cross-border trade
The Bruneian
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June 26, 2025
The 31st Consumer Fair and Trade Expo (CFTE31) kicked off with an official opening ceremony that highlighted its pivotal role in promoting regional economic collaboration and empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Officiating the...
Brunei's biggest consumer fair opens
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 25 (Xinhua)-- The 31st Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE) of Brunei opened at the International Convention Center here on Wednesday, attracting over 350 exhibitors and more than 600 booths. Brunei's biggest consumer fair,...
Industry Experts Highlights Okunbor’s Deepwater Exploits In His 39 Years Service In Shell
Oriental News Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
Yemisi Izuora Key oil and gas stakeholders profoundly highlighted Osagie Okunbor’s contributions to the development of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria especially Nigerian content as well as key roles in Shell’s investments in Deep-water and...
TAK Group eyes stronger Sarawak–Brunei links via Muara Port
Borneo Post
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June 28, 2025
Teo (right) presents a token of appreciation to Fazilah. MIRI (June 28): Malaysian developer TAK Group is eyeing to forge closer ties between Sarawak and Brunei, following a high-level meeting with Muara Port Company (MPC) in the sultanate on...