Brunei News – - Brunei, S'pore Exercise Begins (BruDirect.com)

Brunei, S'pore Exercise Begins (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – About 400 personnel from the Third Battalion of Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) and 140 personnel from 3S1R Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are engaged in a five-day Maju Bersama Exercise that began yesterday and runs until March 8.

Brunei News – - Higher Posts At Workplace: Brunei Women Below Par (BruDirect.com)

Higher Posts At Workplace: Brunei Women Below Par (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – The percentage of women holding higher positions at workplaces is still low in Brunei, with a recent United Nations report stating that the country is ranked 79 out of 156 countries in gender-related development.

Empire Hotel Promotes Brunei To Korean Market (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Empire Hotel & Country Club recently welcomed a production team from Korea to produce a promotional video of Brunei Darussalam and the hotel, which will be featured on TV's Hyundai Home Shopping in Korea.

Thai Suspends Flights To Brunei (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – Thailand's national carrier Thai Airways International has suspended all its flights in and out of Brunei Darussalam, sources told the Bulletin.

Brunei News – - Pub with no peer (The Australian)

Pub with no peer (The Australian)
IF you feel in need of some right royal treatment, find a hotel owned by a king, I say. The Empire Hotel and Country Club in Brunei Darussalam is one of several prestigious hotels belonging to the Sultan of this tiny nation.

Empire Hotel Promotes Brunei To Korean Market (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Empire Hotel & Country Club recently welcomed a production team from Korea to produce a promotional video of Brunei Darussalam and the hotel, which will be featured on TV's Hyundai Home Shopping in Korea.

Thai Suspends Flights To Brunei (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – Thailand's national carrier Thai Airways International has suspended all its flights in and out of Brunei Darussalam, sources told the Bulletin.

Brunei News – - ISB Global Meet Preparations (BruDirect.com)

ISB Global Meet Preparations (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – International School Brunei (ISB) on Saturday welcomed numerous students from local government and private schools to its third training session managed by the student leaders of ISB Borneo Global Issues Conference VI (ISB BGIC VI) 2008.

Brunei News – - Brunei Trained Law Graduates (BruDirect.com)

Brunei Trained Law Graduates (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei's second university, the Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) will soon introduce a bachelor of law degree, a first for Brunei, its Deputy Rector informed the Weekend.

Brunei Likely To Go All Out For Brisbane MICE (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam is expected to be among the host of nations that will be turning out in force for the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) 2008 to be held in Melbourne, Australia on February 19.

Iran Keen On Petrochemical JVs With Brunei (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – Iran is ready to cooperate with Brunei Darussalam in the development of the petrochemical industry to provide a solid base for sustainable progress of the country, Iran's Ambassador to Brunei His Excellency Abolfazl Khazaee said.

Brunei News – - Ma had Islam Brunei Marks Hijrah New Year (BruDirect.com)

Ma had Islam Brunei Marks Hijrah New Year (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – Ma'had Islam Brunei recently held a religious event to mark the Hijrah New Year at its Surau. Among the religious activities held during the event was the recital of zikir, Selawat and prayers led by Ustaz Dr Mustaqim bin Sariyun.

Brunei News – - Lankan cartoonist showcases work in Brunei (Daily News)

Lankan cartoonist showcases work in Brunei (Daily News)
A Sri Lankan cartoonist will be among the 11 whose work will be featured at an Asian Cartoon Exhibition being held in Brunei.

Brunei seeks to join world s wealthiest nations (The Borneo Post)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei, which already boasts one of the highest per capita incomes in Asia, wants to vault into the world s top 10, according to a long-range government development plan.

Brunei News – - Brunei Hosts Meeting To Enhance Education Ties With Singapore (BruDirect.com)

Brunei Hosts Meeting To Enhance Education Ties With Singapore (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam hosted the 2nd Joint Working Group Meeting between the ministries of education of Brunei Darussalam and Singapore yesterday. The talks took place at the Ministry of Education building in Berakas.

Brunei Needs Fresh Ideas For Entrepreneurial Minds (BruDirect.com)
Brunei-Muara – Brunei may be in the league of the richest nations in the region and Asia but its economy is not growing as fast as it should, said a Universiti Brunei Darussalam senior lecturer yesterday.

Brunei News – - Bahrain, Brunei sign pacts (MENAFN)

Bahrain, Brunei sign pacts (MENAFN)
Bahrain, Brunei sign pacts

Bahrain signs economic agreements with Brunei (MENAFN)
Bahrain signs economic agreements with Brunei

Brunei News – - Brunei Muara Football League (BruDirect.com)

Brunei Muara Football League (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – The long-awaited Brunei Muara Football League is back and ready to kick off on Jan 13 at Berakas field.

Brunei News – - S pore Prices Have Little Effect On Brunei (BruDirect.com)

S pore Prices Have Little Effect On Brunei (BruDirect.com)
Brunei-Muara – Singapore's concerns over soaring prices of goods and services do not present any possible significant impact on the Brunei economy for now, according to analysts interviewed by The Brunei Times.

Oil-rich Brunei seeing fuel price increase (The Borneo Post)
MIRI: The people in oil-rich Brunei Darussalam, who had been enjoying the lowest prices for fuel among Southeast Asian nations all this while, are now beginning to feel the pinch from the world crude oil price hikes, The Brunei Times has reported.

Brunei News – - DST Group Brunei League Cup (BruDirect.com)

DST Group Brunei League Cup (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – MS ABDB will face Indera FC both league leaders of the DST Group Brunei Premier League, in the second round of the DST Group Brunei League Cup.

Brunei News – - Cheenah eyes Indonesia and Brunei market for its coffee (Antara News)

Cheenah eyes Indonesia and Brunei market for its coffee (Antara News)
Producer and distributor of the Alivia brand of coffee mix, Cheenah Succes Enterprise, is planning to bring its coffee to the Indonesia and Brunei market.

Brunei Cyber Game Ends (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Brunei Cyber Game (BCG), which was held in conjunction with the Consumer and Food Fair at the International Convention Centre in Berakas, concluded yesterday.

Brunei News – - Perlis Humble Selangor, Brunei Upset Leaders Kedah (Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA))

Perlis Humble Selangor, Brunei Upset Leaders Kedah (Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA))
SHAH ALAM, Jan 1 (Bernama) — Perlis piled the pressure on Selangor when they humbled Dollah Salleh's boys 1-0 in front of the home fans in a Super League match at Shah Alam Stadium tonight.

Brunei News – - QAF FC Take On ABDB (BruDirect.com)

QAF FC Take On ABDB (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – QAF FC will take on their archrivals, MS ABDB in the DST Group Brunei Premier League tonight at the Belapan field.

Thai ship capsizes, 11 sailors feared drowned in Brunei Bay (People's Daily)
Eleven sailors are feared drowned after the timber-laden ship they were sailing on sank in Brunei Bay near Malaysia's Labuan island last Wednesday, local media reported on Monday. The Thailand-registered MV Emerald left Kota Kinabal …

Kedah Test For Brunei DPMM FC (BruDirect.com)
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei DPMM FC will be playing its toughest match yet of the Malaysian Super League on New Year's Day (tonight) when they face league leaders Kedah at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.