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MPRT urges private sector to develop eco-tourism

MPRT urges private sector to develop eco-tourism Thursday, August 4, 2016 – THE Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism has urged the private sector to build the infrastructure needed to attract more tourists to the sultanate. In an interview with The Brunei Times, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Hj Ali Hj Apong said Brunei’s pristine […]

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Muara Port can be gateway to BIMP-EAGA

Muara Port can be gateway to BIMP-EAGA Tuesday, August 2, 2016 – MUARA Port should be promoted as a gateway into BIMP-EAGA by whomever is going to take over operations in the coming future, said the president of the Brunei Freight Forwarders Association (BRUFA) “What I can see immediately is BIMP-EAGA, or the (ASEAN) West […]

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Ports Department cuts container charges

Ports Department cuts container charges Tuesday, August 2, 2016 – THE 36 per cent reduction in the import and export laden container charges have taken effect yesterday, said the Ports Department at the Ministry of Communications. In a statement issued yesterday, the department said the stevedorage charges accounted to shipping agents, the Load-On Load-Off charges […]

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New petrol station boosts revenue for cooperative

New petrol station boosts revenue for cooperative Tuesday, August 2, 2016 – A COOPERATIVE is looking to expand its business portfolio following the sucessful opening of its petrol station in Kg Jangsak. Proceeds from the new petrol station will be used to finance the cooperative’s other projects, said the secretary general of Koperasi Usahajaya Pekira […]

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‘Some supermarkets using misleading price tactics’

‘Some supermarkets using misleading price tactics’ Tuesday, August 2, 2016 – SEVERAL entrepreneurs and consumers have criticised some grocery stores and supermarkets which used misleading pricing tactics that confused shoppers into thinking they were buying discounted products. Restaurant owners and consumers interviewed by The Brunei Times said some of these retailers have increased their prices […]

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