Bruneians awed by rare Jupiter lunar occultation
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Stargazers across Brunei were treated to a spectacular celestial display as the waning crescent Moon passed directly in front of Jupiter in a rare astronomical event known as a lunar occultation.
Brunei companies strengthen long-term partnership to boost urea export logistics
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Fertiliser Industries (BFI) and Muara Port Company (MPC) have further strengthened their long-standing partnership through an exchange of agreements aimed at enhancing logistics services and terminal operations to support BFI's granular urea export activities.
Brunei reaffirms commitment to regional food security
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Setia Dr Abdul Manaf Metussin recently attended the 48th Asean Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (48th AMAF) Meeting in Singapore chaired by Singapore's Minister of Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu Hai Yien.
Brunei withdraws approval of BEEP as payment system operator
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The approval granted to BEEP Digital Solutions Sdn Bhd (BEEP) to operate as a payment system operator has been withdrawn with effect from September 30, 2026, the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) stated.
Brunei enters northeast monsoon season, warns of flood risk as strong El Niño persists
Brunei on Monday entered the northeast monsoon season, which is expected to last until around the end of March 2027.
Brunei braces for rainy season as northeast monsoon begins
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam entered the Northeast Monsoon on Monday (Nov 2), with the season expected to continue until around the end of March 2027, bringing wet weather and potential flooding risks in the coming months.
Brunei, Thailand discuss special needs education, reliance on AI
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Mohd Salleh, as President of the South-East Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) Council for 2025 – 2027, concluded a working visit to Bangkok, Thailand, from October 29 to 30, 2026.
Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia keen to join regional push on social media giants, says Fahmi
MELAKA: Thailand, Brunei and Cambodia want to join Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore in a common stand on social media giants, a move that will make it harder for platforms to resist new rules, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Brunei spelling champions crowned after final showdown
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: National Spelling Bee for Primary Schools 2026 winners received their prizes Saturday (Oct 31) following the final round of competition at the Auditorium Hall, New Building of the Information Department, Prime Minister's Office.
Brunei delegation makes educational visit to leading Malaysian Islamic Finance and social development institutions
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration in community development, Islamic social finance and sustainable economic empowerment, a delegation comprising representatives from Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD), Jabatan Urusan Zakat, Waqaf dan Baitulmal (JUZWAB) of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and Badan Tanmiah Harta Majlis Ugama Islam (BTHMUI), undertook an educational and courtesy visit to Kuala Lumpur and Kedah, Malaysia, in October.
