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Brunei offers multi-sector jobs to Indonesian workers: Ministry
Antara
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August 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Brunei Darussalam government is offering opportunities for Indonesian migrant workers in the fisheries, plantations, agriculture, and health sectors, Deputy Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI)...
ASEAN affirms keenness to enhance economic ties with Qatar
Qatar Tribune
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August 8, 2025
QNA Doha The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) affirmed its keenness to continue strengthening close political cooperation with the State of Qatar, noting that this shared desire was clearly embodied in the participation of His...
Internal hurdles a bane for investors eyeing Sarawak, says economist
Free Malaysia Today
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August 8, 2025
The Bakun hydroelectric dam in Sarawak, a key component of the state’s renewable energy drive, has attracted the interest of foreign investors. (Bernama pic) KUCHING: Sarawak’s renewable energy sector is drawing a lot of interest from abroad, but...
Trump-Marcos tariff agreement vs Bell Trade Act of 1946
The Manila Times
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August 7, 2025
I PREVIOUSLY discussed how recent negotiations between Presidents Donald Trump and Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. resulted in zero tariffs on American goods while increasing tariffs on Philippine exports from 17 to 19 percent, which Marcos...
Brunei to launch new downstream petrochemical plant in 2027: minister
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A new oil and gas downstream project is expected to start operating by 2027 in Brunei, a government minister said at the Legislative Council on Thursday. The project features a new plant that produces acetic...
Brunei targets 85 pct homeownership by 2035
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is aiming to achieve 85 percent homeownership under the national housing scheme in support of the aspirations outlined in Brunei Vision 2035, a government minister said on Wednesday. As of 2025, the...
Brunei strengthens tourism sector with strategic initiatives
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has implemented various strategic initiatives to promote its tourism sector, which plays a vital role in the nation's economic development, a government minister said on Wednesday. The initiatives...
Brunei Sultan and consort to attend NDP 2025 in Singapore
The Straits Times
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August 7, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his consort, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, are to attend the 60th National Day Parade of Singapore on Aug 9, at the invitation of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Their visit to...
ASEAN Affirms Keenness to Enhance Political, Economic Cooperation with Qatar
Gulf Times
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August 7, 2025
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) affirmed its keenness to continue strengthening close political cooperation with the State of Qatar, noting that this shared desire was clearly embodied in the participation of His Highness the...
Full List Of Countries Hit By US President’s New Trade War Levies
Daily Independent
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August 7, 2025
1 US president Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs for dozens of countries have come into force as he continues to escalate his global trade war. Last week Trump announced higher import duty rates of between 10 per cent and 41 percent for multiple...
Trump's trade war heats up as India to pay world's highest tariffs in 21 days; Check 20 such countries targeted by Trump's tariff policy
India.com
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August 7, 2025
Home News Trump’s trade war heats up as India to pay world’s highest tariffs in 21 days; Check 20 such countries targeted by Trump’s tariff policy The United States is one of India's largest export markets, accounting for nearly 18 per cent of...
Labuan records over 100,000 visitors this year through BFF
Borneo Post
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August 8, 2025
The Queen, Raja Zarith Sofiah, visits the BFF site. LABUAN (Aug 8): The Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) has successfully drawn more than 100,000 visitors to the island this year, surpassing its initial target of 50,000. The achievement not only boosts...
They became entrepreneurs by necessity, now they run a coworking playground in KL
Vulcan Post
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August 5, 2025
Gen, the founder of Petit Parc in Pavilion Damansara Heights, never quite intended to be an entrepreneur. Born in Malaysia, he spent bits of his childhood in Brunei Darussalam before moving to Australia, where he stayed until the completion of...
Regional peace, stability crucial for Brunei Vision 2035 success: official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Regional and international peace and stability assist Brunei in realizing Brunei Vision 2035 aspirations, a senior official said on Tuesday. Brunei gains benefits and expertise in various areas such as...
India, Philippines start talks for bilateral trade pact
Financial Express
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India and Philippines on Tuesday exchanged the terms of reference of a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) that will build on the liberal terms already offered by Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) for bilateral trade. The Philippines as...
Study Finds Worrying Uptick in Proboscis Monkey Trade in Indonesia
The Good Men Project - California
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August 6, 2025
By Spoorthy Raman Proboscis monkeys, endemic to Borneo, are threatened by habitat destruction, forest fires and hunting. But until two decades ago, trade wasn’t a threat to the CITES-listed species, which is challenging to keep in captivity. A...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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August 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
India and the Philippines announce partnership to strengthen trade, defense and maritime ties
Dunya News
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NEW DELHI (AP) – India and the Philippines announced an upgraded strategic partnership Tuesday that they said will deepen trade, defense and maritime cooperation between the two nations. The countries announced the agreement after bilateral talks...
Gen Alpha redefines M’sian financial literacy landscape
The Sun Daily
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August 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Gen Alpha (the digital-first generation born 2010 onwards) isn’t waiting to grow up before engaging with money – they’re already making their mark on the world of digital finance. In Malaysia, new research from Mastercard shows that...
Bugatti Brouillard Is A One-Off W16 Coupe Themed After Ettore Bugatti's Favorite Horse
Jalopnik
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August 7, 2025
Coachbuilding has been a major part of Bugatti's automobiles since the company's inception. It used to be that you would buy a chassis from Bugatti (or whichever other automaker) and then have your favorite coachbuilder design a custom body for it...