BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN GETTING Kampong Ayer listed as a World Heritage Site could save the 500-year-old village on stilts from the effects of land migration and urbanisation, said a senior official of HOK Planning Group, the consultancy firm tasked with developing the capital’s growth masterplan. This recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural .
THE Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia yesterday sent a message of condolences to the families and friends of Brunei’s pilgrims who were tragic victims of an accident. “It is with the deepest sorrow and sympathy that the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Bandar Seri Begawan to convey its profound condolences to the families and .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN PARTICIPANTS of the World Expo in Shanghai should not only take the opportunity to showcase local products to the people of China and visitors around the world, but also promote their passion for environment conservation through the Heart of Borneo (HoB) project, said the outgoing ambassador of China to Brunei yesterday. “Bruneians .
BELAIT THE Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) yesterday staged a large-scale exercise to assess the quality of newly-acquired military equipment and vehicles at the Anduki Aerodrome in Belait district. The third “Hikmat Bersatu Exercise” was also aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and capabilities of RBAF’s command and control management, which involves all units such as .
THE Ministry of Health would like to inform the public of the opening hours for the Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination centres for all districts beginning May 1, 2010. In the Brunei-Muara District, operating everyday during working hours is the Ripas Hospital, Health Clinic Berakas ‘A’, Vaccination Centre at Ong Sum Ping and the Silver Jubilee .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN ROYAL Brunei Airlines (RBA) Chief Executive Officer Robert Yang assumed office here in Brunei on July 1 last year. He was the former executive vice president of transportation and logistics firm Ceva (Asia Pacific). Yang has over 16 years of experience in the aviation industry, having started his career with Singapore Airlines .
BEIJING CHINA is looking to play a major role in Brunei’s path towards Wawasan 2035 (National Vision). China is looking to cooperate with Brunei in its effort to move away from heavy reliance on crude oil trade, said Xu Qisong, Deputy Director for the Department of Asian Affairs under China’s Ministry of Commerce. He said .
BEIJING SMALL and Medium Enterprises or SMEs in Asean countries should focus more on trying to tap into the preferential status offered by China under the China-Asean Free Trade Agreement (Cafta), instead of dwelling over the increased competition that comes with the agreement. The advice was given by Xu Qisong, deputy director for the Department .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN THE Ministry of Health yesterday issued a recall of a popular confectionary treat that contains toxic substances that can cause cancer. The confectionary, called “Fluorescence Lollipop” by Mr Bunny, is causing concern as it contains the toxic chemicals diethyl phthalate and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the plastic holder of the lollipop. .
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN NOT being able to own property is one of the major woes of being a foreigner and a permanent resident in Brunei. However, the amendment to the Land Code (Strata) Act that was gazetted on July 9, 2009 ensures permanent residents and foreigners would be able to own property for a maximum .
