(MENAFN) Top Southeast Asian diplomats convened Thursday with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to evaluate the progress of ASEAN-China relations and outline future strategic directions, according to an official statement. The talks took place...
(MENAFN) Brunei has marked a groundbreaking achievement with the launch of its inaugural large-scale solar-powered shrimp aquaculture facility near Muara port on Monday. Jets Sdn Bhd, a leading shrimp farming company, officially opened Brunei’s...
(MENAFN) At the Brunei Business Conference 2025 held near the capital on Tuesday, a government minister highlighted that for Brunei to achieve its Vision 2035—which aims for a high quality of life, a vibrant and sustainable economy, and a...
(MENAFN) In a strong call to action, a Brunei government minister emphasized Tuesday that safeguarding the nation’s forests and reefs is a collective responsibility, not one solely borne by the government. This declaration highlights Brunei’s...
(MENAFN) Brunei has finalized agreements to construct a 30-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant, a local news outlet reported on Sunday. This project represents a critical advancement in the nation’s ongoing commitment to expanding its...
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the United States will enforce tariffs ranging from 20 percent to 30 percent on products imported from seven nations, effective August 1. The Philippines will be subject to a 20 percent...
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that new import tariffs ranging from 20% to 50% will take effect on goods from eight additional countries starting August 1. According to statements made on Wednesday, Trump notified leaders of...
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade agenda Wednesday by informing the leaders of eight additional countries that imports from their nations will face steep new tariffs—ranging from 20% to 50%—starting August 1. Initial...
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange surged midweek, driven by a tech rally propelled by Nvidia, which became the first company to achieve a staggering $4 trillion market valuation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.49%, adding 217.54...
(MENAFN) Midweek trading on The New York Stock Exchange closed with positive momentum, led by a surge in technology stocks after Nvidia became the first firm to achieve a market capitalization of USD4 trillion. This historic milestone sparked a...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Foreign permanent residents and the foreign spouses of Brunei citizens must now pay for their own medical treatment following a major policy shift by the Ministry of Health (MoH) that came into effect on July 1. The policy...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has proactively implemented mitigation measures to combat haze and forest fires, with a strong focus on peatland conservation and sustainable environmental management, a government minister said on...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Senior government officers from Brunei and Singapore held their third joint committee meeting here on Wednesday to deepen collaboration in various priority sectors. Hajah May Fa'ezah Ahmad Ariffin,...
By Nurul Hanis Izmir KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN foreign and economic ministers are expected to convene a joint meeting ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in October, as part of efforts to develop a more coordinated regional response to...
(MENAFN- IANS) Kuala Lumpur, July 11 (IANS) The 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) was held on Friday in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, reviewing the ongoing EAS cooperation and discussing its future direction. The...
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Palestine has called on member countries of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD) to take a firmer and united stance on the political dimensions of the...
President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon” to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements, the Philippine ambassador to the U.S. said Friday. No...
The US, Japan and the Philippines have been building a trilateral bloc to broaden security and economic cooperation President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House 'very soon' to discuss how the longtime treaty...
President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import...
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon” to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements, the Philippine ambassador...
