Brunei LNG concludes successful conference, passes baton to Malaysia LNG

The 13th Borneo LNG Conference & Games drew to a fruitful close in Brunei, its finale marked by a handover to Malaysia LNG as the next host following its overall sporting victory. The three-day event, which has served as a cornerstone of the...

Tourism Malaysia launches Global Travel Meet 2025, eyes Brunei market for 2026 Goals

Tourism Malaysia has launched the Global Travel Meet 2025 (GTM 2025), marking the start of a major international tourism business event from 1 to 3 October at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The three-day programme gathered 600 international...

Brunei: all foreign citizens must have private health insurance

Proof of valid insurance will have to be provided by foreigners when entering Brunei. Brunei has mandated that all foreign citizens in the country must have a minimum level of private health insurance coverage. This new requirement is in part due...

BRUNEI SUBSIDIARY OF GLOBAL ENERGY COMPANY, HIBISCUS PETROLEUM, EXPANDS GEP’S AI-DRIVEN PROCUREMENT SOFTWARE TO MANAGE SOURCE TO CONTRACT AND DRIVE NEW VALUE WORLDWIDE

The fast-growing oil & gas exploration and production company will leverage GEP’s platform digitize sourcing, supplier and contract management across its global energy operations. CLARK, N.J., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GEP®, a leading provider...

CAEXPO positions Guangxi as gateway for Brunei businesses into China

Brunei businesses participating at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) are looking to leverage the Sultanate’s growing connectivity with the Guangxi region – the closest touchpoint of China to Brunei – as a strategic entry point to the wider...

Trump’s tariff war is ASEAN ministers’ lunchtime talk: ‘Have you closed?’

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. 'Of course, a discussion also is to find other markets around the world for ASEAN products,' Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr....

Strategic Thrust II: Renewable energy and the Asean power grid — Phar Kim Beng

SEPT 30 — On the ridges of southern Laos, 133 turbines have begun to spin, signaling that Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm—the Monsoon Wind Power Project—is finally operational. At 600 megawatts, the project exports electricity across 71...

Borneo LNG Conference Fosters Collaboration and Safety in Era of Energy Transition

Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd hosted the 13th Borneo LNG Conference and Games (BLCG) 2025, gathering hundreds of industry leaders and delegates from across the region for a day of strategic dialogue and collaboration under the theme “Goal Zero as We Aspire...

The Sultan of Brunei’s Old McLaren F1 Could Fetch $21 Million at Auction

A rare McLaren F1 with impeccable provenance is heading to auction, and could fetch more than $21 million. The 1994 McLaren F1 was delivered new to the royal family of Brunei, who owned the car before it made its way back to the United Kingdom,...

Helping Small Businesses in Southeast Asia Tap into AI: ASEAN Foundation and AVPN Introduce Local Partners for AIM ASEAN Programme

SINGAPORE, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Small businesses are the backbone of Southeast Asia's economy. But in today's fast-changing digital landscape, many Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) risk being left behind, especially when it...

Business News | Helping Small Businesses in Southeast Asia Tap into AI: ASEAN Foundation and AVPN Introduce Local Partners for AIM ASEAN Programme

PRNewswire Singapore, October 3: Small businesses are the backbone of Southeast Asia's economy. But in today's fast-changing digital landscape, many Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) risk being left behind, especially when it comes to...

Borneo Fashion Week returns after five-year pause with focus on heritage and sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — After nearly five years on pause, Borneo Fashion Week (BFW) returns in 2025 with its fourth edition since its launch in 2017, spotlighting Borneo’s textile heritage and sustainable fashion on the international stage. Carrying...

Over 2,100 rowers from 22 nations to compete in Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abdul Karim (second row, fifth left), flanked by his deputy Ting, together with event sponsors in a photo call. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (Oct 3): The 11th Sarawak International Dragon Boat...

Brunei to introduce new banknotes

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) announced plans to issue a new family of banknotes in five denominations -- Brunei dollar(BND)1, BND5, BND10, BND100, and BND500 -- marking a significant milestone...

Sabre Brunei Travel Fair 2025 rewards lucky attendees with grand prizes

Sabre Travel Network Brunei, in collaboration with its industry partners, concluded the 20th edition of the Sabre Brunei Travel Fair with a final lucky draw and prize presentation ceremony at The Mulia Hotel. The event wrapped up a successful...

Illegal tyre imports exposed during raids on 3 Shah Alam outlets

Tyre manufacturer representatives helping to inspect tyres during the raids in Shah Alam today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Serious violations involving illegal tyre imports were uncovered in raids by enforcement agencies and representatives from...

Southeast Asia's clean energy transition marred by geopolitical and financial risk, survey shows

Southeast Asia’s shift to clean energy is entering a turbulent phase marked less by ambition and more by the struggle to build resilience against geopolitical, financial and systemic risks, a survey by Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore...

Borneo Jazz Festival returns to Eastwood, unveils 2025 lineup

Thinking of a getaway filled with a soulful, jazzy atmosphere? The Borneo Jazz Festival (BJF) 2025 is the ideal addition to your weekend plans in Miri, Sarawak. Scheduled from 31 October to 2 November 2025, the annual event will host musicians...

Business : Northern Trust Partners Universiti Brunei Darussalam To Develop Digital, Fintech Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Northern Trust has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) to develop digital and fintech talent and strengthen academic-industry collaboration. The...

Australia’s F-35A Visit Marks Milestone In Brunei Ties

In a demonstration of growing Defence cooperation, two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft landed in Brunei Darussalam for the first time. The arrival, accompanied by a capability briefing and a static display of the...