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Brunei youth at ASEAN economic forum
Borneo Bulletin
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February 14, 2025
Two youth leaders from Brunei, Natasya Emeralda Leong and Bazilah Fakhri is currently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the ASEAN Youth Economic Forum (AYEF) 2025. The two are contributing their expertise on biodiversity, climate change, and economic...
Cultural traditions shine at Spring Festival reception in Brunei
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Brunei hosted the 2025 Spring Festival Reception on Sunday, featuring Chinese calligraphy, lion dances, Chinese classical music, and other cultural traditions. The event was held in...
Bruneian businesses awarded at ASEAN Tourism Standards Ceremony
The Bruneian
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January 31, 2025
Brunei Darussalam received some awards at the recent ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards Ceremony 2025 held in conjunction with the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Johor. The ceremony aimed to recognise outstanding contributions to the tourism sector across the...
Brunei, Singapore strengthen ties at Chinese New Year celebration
Borneo Bulletin
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February 14, 2025
The Singapore High Commission in Brunei Darussalam ushered in the Year of the Snake yesterday morning with its annual Chinese New Year Singa Golf and lohei at Pantai Menteri Golf Club. Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Pengiran Dato...
UNDP to power Brunei’s future-ready ambitions with deeper strategic ties
Borneo Bulletin
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April 22, 2025
As Brunei Darussalam sharpens its focus on building a future-ready economy, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has stepped up to support the Sultanate’s bold vision for inclusive, sustainable growth under Wawasan Brunei 2035. UN...
A pope who worked to regularize the Church in China
Union of Catholic Asian News
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April 21, 2025
China Jesuit Province interviewed Pope Francis in 2024, marking the May 24 feast day of our Lady Sheshan, the celebrated Marian title among Catholics across China. "Yes, I really want to" go to China, Francis said when the interviewer, Jesuit...
Hari Raya gathering unites religious teachers
Borneo Bulletin
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April 21, 2025
The organising committee of the religious schools in Brunei IV District, Islamic Studies Department (JPI), Ministry of Religious Affairs, hosted a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration for religious teachers of Brunei IV District at Awang Semaun...
Brunei’s youth encouraged to uphold national duties, values
Borneo Bulletin
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February 13, 2025
Some 250 students attended a nationhood briefing programme at the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Nakhoda Ragam Campus. The briefing, titled ‘Roles and Responsibilities as Citizens of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...
Indonesian Ethnicities with Deep-Rooted Traditions of Wandering
Tempo.co
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April 3, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity, with several ethnic groups having a strong tradition of wandering. Wandering is not just a matter of changing residence, but also a part of the life journey passed down...
Religious school teachers participate in recreational activity
Borneo Bulletin
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February 9, 2025
Religious school teachers from Brunei I participated in a recreational activity yesterday morning at the concourse area of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. The participants joined in a warm-up session before beginning a group walk. Head of...
‘Raya Mendonia’ showcases culture, colour
Borneo Bulletin
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April 20, 2025
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) hosted a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration at the UTB multi-purpose Hall on Saturday. The event commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah by Head of the Religious Unit at UTB Md Fazalley bin Haji Hidup. A...
Celebrating Raya, fostering cultural unity through language, literature
Borneo Bulletin
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April 20, 2025
The Brunei Darussalam Association of Writers (Asterawani) brought together lovers of literature and culture during a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration at Balai Sarmayuda, Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) yesterday. The gathering featured stage...
Women power: Celebrating, empowering business success
Borneo Bulletin
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February 12, 2025
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme continues to provide women entrepreneurs with access to resources and builds a community and support for each other through an exchange of information and experiences, said Director of Enterprise...
Deaf team breaks barriers in Sabah Mobile Legends Bang Bang showdown
Daily Express Malaysia
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September 6, 2025
Deaf team breaks barriers in Sabah Mobile Legends Bang Bang showdown Published on: Saturday, September 06, 2025 Published on: Sat, Sep 06, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Team Kameha with Firdaus (squatting, second left). Kota Kinabalu: Eighteen...
Ambassadors from 10 countries visit Lahore’s iconic cultural sites
The Nation
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April 21, 2025
LAHORE - Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on Sunday continued its cultural outreach initiative by hosting ambassadors from 10 countries on the second day of their official visit to the provincial capital. As a part of carefully curated...
Minister: Youths must shape, not just inherit cultural legacy
Borneo Post
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April 21, 2025
Lee (seated front, centre) joins the guests and camp participants in a group photo. MIRI (April 21): The younger generation must go beyond inheriting cultural traditions and take an active role in shaping the future of their heritage, said state...
Feature: Harmony in motion: Wushu unites cultures at New York championship
The Malaysian Star
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April 23, 2025
by Xinhua writer Yang Shilong NEW YORK, April 23 (Xinhua) -- On a crisp spring Saturday, the sound of swords slicing through the air and the rhythmic thuds of martial artists landing strikes echoed through a packed venue in Nassau County, Long...
Vietnamese cuisine highly appreciated at Brunei’s Hari Raya Festival
VietnamPlus
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April 20, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy’s booth was a standout attraction at the traditional Hari Raya Festival hosted by the Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 19, captivating guests with the enticing aroma of 'pho' (noodle soup) and 'nem...
Brunei Marks a Historic Milestone with the Launch of its 1st Level 3, Logistics Operations Program
Borneo Bulletin
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February 7, 2025
Brunei Darussalam – Brunei’s logistics and transportation industry, Brunei Freight Forwarders Association (BRUFA), enters a new era today in collaboration with Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology (COSMO), launching the City & Guilds...
Youth must redefine, lead future of cultural heritage, says S’wak minister
Borneo Post
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April 20, 2025
Lee (seated front, centre) poses with the guests and participants. MIRI (April 20): The younger generation must go beyond inheriting cultural traditions and take an active role in shaping the future of their heritage, said state Transport Minister...