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Brunei built Southeast Asia’s longest bridge. What does this mean for wildlife?
Mongabay
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August 29, 2025
The 26-kilometer (16-mile) Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien (SOAS) Bridge, the longest bridge in Southeast Asia, connects remote eastern areas to the country’s urban capital, while facilitating access to forests teeming with unique biodiversity...
AI should be used responsibly: Brunei senior official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- A senior official in Brunei said on Thursday that artificial intelligence (AI) should be used responsibly, and innovation must be grounded in trust and rooted in Bruneian values. Brunei's Authority for...
Brunei’s Industrial Parks – Should They Be Part of Your ASEAN Strategy?
ASEAN Briefing
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August 28, 2025
Brunei’s expanding network of industrial parks has opened new opportunities for foreign investors with offerings of investment-ready facilities, seamless customs procedures, and one of the region’s most favorable tax regimes. For companies seeking...
Malaysia explores energy tech and waste management at APEC meetings
The Sun Daily
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August 28, 2025
BUSAN: Malaysia engaged in productive bilateral discussions with multiple APEC economies during the 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof confirmed exchanges covered future cooperation across various...
Business : Malaysia Evaluates Energy Technologies , Waste Management In Bilateral Meetings At APEC EMM15
Bernama
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August 28, 2025
From Harizah Hanim Mohamed BUSAN, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia had fruitful bilateral engagements with several APEC members on the sidelines of the 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting (EMM), exchanging information and exploring future...
Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak strengthens Borneo links by participating in Brunei university’s convocation ceremony
Borneo Post
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August 28, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Shahrul presents a keringkam, a traditional hand-embroidered textile, from UPMS and KKUB to Sultan Hassanal. BINTULU (Aug 28): Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (UPMS) and Konsortium Universiti...
Chief Minister Hajiji attends Malaysia-Brunei MoU event
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 28, 2025
Chief Minister Hajiji attends Malaysia-Brunei MoU event Published on: Thursday, August 28, 2025 Published on: Thu, Aug 28, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Hajiji (second right) attending the Malaysia and Brunei MoU exchange ceremony. PUTRAJAYA:...
Sarawak to supply electricity to Brunei via Tudan-Lumut 275kV transmission line, says Premier
Borneo Post
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August 27, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abang Johari (fourth right) officiating the Kursi Sheikh Othman Sarawak 2025 Conference while other dignitaries look on. — Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (Aug 27): Sarawak is set to supply...
Malaysia, Brunei to boost food security, streamline cross-border travel and expand youth programmes
Malay Mail
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — Malaysia and Brunei have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in agriculture, immigration, prisoner transfers and youth development, alongside efforts to strengthen food security and cross-border mobility. The...
Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm commitment to Asean-led defence and disaster frameworks at annual leaders’ meeting
Malay Mail
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — Malaysia and Brunei have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation under Asean-led security and defence mechanisms in addressing both traditional and non-traditional security challenges. This includes...
Malaysia and Brunei strengthen food security and cross-border cooperation
The Sun Daily
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Brunei have committed to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors including agriculture, immigration, prisoner transfers, and youth development. This commitment was formalised in a joint statement following discussions...
Malaysia, Brunei Agree To Strengthen Food Security, Cross-border Mobility, Youth Cooperation
Bernama
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in agriculture, immigration, prisoner transfers and youth development, alongside efforts to strengthen food security and cross-border...
DHL Global Forwarding Adds to Its Asia Pacific's Life Science and Healthcare Capabilities with Dual-Certified Cold Chain Facility in Malaysia
The Slovenia Times
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August 27, 2025
First forwarder with dual-certified facility within Kuala Lumpur International Airport Free Commercial Zone for 15-25°C and 2-8°C storage, with Good Distribution Practice qualifications Sets new benchmark in pharmaceutical logistics with reefer...
Malaysia, Brunei Reaffirm Defence, Security Cooperation
Bernama
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August 27, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation under ASEAN-led security and defence mechanisms in addressing both traditional and non-traditional security challenges. This includes...
Satellite tech narrows gap across Sarawak
Borneo Post
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August 25, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Among the completed towers, 420 towers are offering both MySRBN service and 4G mobile service using MOCN technology, 55 towers providing MySRBN only, and six towers are functioning as repeater...
Wisconsin researchers listen to forests to learn more about protecting them
Wisconsin Public Radio
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August 25, 2025
This story was produced in collaboration with Great Lakes Now. Once a month, researchers hike through the woods in the Baraboo Hills to check on small boxes strapped to tree trunks. The boxes hold microphones that are running 24 hours a day,...
Brunei's economic growth moderate for 2025: central bank
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's economic growth in 2025 was expected to remain moderate, driven by a gradual recovery in oil and gas production, and expansion in the non-oil and gas sector, including construction, tourism, trade,...
Asean Power Grid: Can South-east Asia finally plug into a shared power future?
The Business Times Singapore
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[SINGAPORE] In 2011, Frank Phuan co-founded Sunseap Leasing, one of Singapore’s earliest solar energy providers. More than a decade on, he is chasing a bigger ambition: lighting up Singapore with Indonesian sunshine. Phuan’s new company, Equator...
Brunei records downward trend in headline inflation since 2023: AMRO
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's headline inflation has been declining since 2023 and turned negative in 2024, reflecting lower prices in transport, communication, clothing, and footwear, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office...
Vietnam is taking a leaf out of China’s playbook to build fortified islands in the disputed South China Sea
CNN
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August 29, 2025
Vietnam is on a South China Sea island-building binge that will likely see it soon surpass the area China has reclaimed in the strategic and contested Spratly Islands, according to a new report from the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative. Since...