Analysts: As 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia must dial up pressure on Myanmar junta

Analysts: As 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia must dial up pressure on Myanmar junta   Much is expected from next year’s ASEAN chair Indonesia, especially in resolving the post-coup crisis in Myanmar, but analysts say that little will change unless Jakarta spearheads a hardline stance against the Burmese junta. Navigating geopolitical rivalries between superpowers will pose … Read more

Saint Lucia updates its Citizenship by Investment regulations to remain competitive in the investment migration industry

Castries, Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saint Lucia has amended the regulations of its Citizenship by Investment Programme to remain increasingly competitive and ensure that the Caribbean country fulfils its mandate of growing demand for its investment products for the ultimate benefit of the people of Saint Lucia. As one of the youngest Citizenship […]

Principion and LDA Capital signed a Put Option Agreement for up to 10 million Azerion shares

Amsterdam, 30 December 2022 – Today, Azerion has announced that its largest shareholder, Principion Holding BV, has signed a put option agreement with LDA Capital Limited for the sale of up to 10 million ordinary shares in Azerion, with the primary purpose of supporting liquidity of Azerion’s shares and directing part of the proceeds to […]

New Down Syndrome Resource Available in Spanish and Japanese

Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Centro UC Síndrome de Down and Japan Down Syndrome Association Join Forces to Translate & Provide Online Access to the GLOBAL Adult Guideline DENVER, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL), published a Spanish and Japanese version of the GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with […]

2022: The MILESTONE YEAR

Jetex Annual Review Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The business aviation industry is currently going through the biggest transition in history, accelerated by the digitalisation, accessibility, and the exceptional travel conveniences that it offers against the backdrop of a gradual recovery from the health crisis. In many ways, it reflects […]

Abel Noser Finishes Year with an Impressive List of Achievements

Highlights Include New Product Launches, Numerous Industry Partnerships, and a Ramping Up of Trade Surveillance Services New York, NY, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abel Noser Holdings, the market leader in institutional trade analytics and agency-only trading solutions, has many notable achievements to look back on this year as 2022 comes to a close. […]

Brunei Film Blitz Gala Award

Local filmmakers, Asyraaf Abdullah and Adin Saifulbahri, won in their respective categories at the 6th annual Brunei Film Blitz. The Gala Award was held at Mahakarya Institute of the Arts Asia, last night.   Asyraaf’s film titled ‘Kipas’ won the Open Category, while Adin’s film titled ‘You, I, Me’ won the ‘Ninety-Six Hour Blitz’. Over … Read more

Haj Fares to Perform Haj

Applications for Haj fares to perform Haj for the 1444 Hijrah/2023 Haj season is now opened starting 29th December, 2022.   The Ministry of Religious Affairs through the Department of Haj Affairs in its press release informed that officers and government employees, whether currently serving or have retired, must submit an application for the Haj … Read more

‘Kabun Aman’ Stage Performance

  A stage performance titled ‘Kabun Aman’ was among the programmes during the Brunei December Festival 2022. The performance took place last night at the Youth Centre in the Capital.   Prior to the performance, a short film titled ‘Cloud Jacket’ was presented as a complement to ‘Kabun Aman’ produced by Awang Abdul Khabir Zainidi. … Read more

Preparations before the First School Term Session

  Ahead of the First 2023 School Term, parents are usually busy with their children’s school preparations. This busy period is also borne by the teachers who are preparing for the arrival of Special Needs Pupils and new pre-school pupils who will start their lessons on the 3rd and 9th of January next year. RTB … Read more

Payment of Service Pension and Derivative Pension for December 2022

  Payment of Service Pension and Derivative Pension for Widows and Dependents for the Brunei Muara District will be continued at the Revenue Division Counter, First Floor, Ministry of Finance and Economy building.   For Tutong District, Belait District and Temburong District, payments will be made at the Treasury Department Branch Office counters in the … Read more

‘Operasi Sai-Gone’

The Narcotics Control Bureau, NCB conducted ‘Operasi Sai-Gone’ targeting several places that are actively carrying out drug sales activities in Kampung Mumong and Kampung Panaga in Belait District. On the 19th and 22nd of December, the NCB arrested 17 people, comprising 11 men and 6 women.   The main suspect in the operation is a … Read more