Brunei Freight Forwarders Association supports reforms in line with AEC Monday, August 1, 2016 – THE Brunei Freight Forwarders Association (BRUFA) has elected a new president during their recent annual 10th general meeting. Thomas Koh, general manager of Air Cat Forwarding was elected as the new president while Lawrence Rathinam from Multimodal Sea and Air […]
Read MoreGlobal exposure crucial for entrepreneurs wanting to venture out Friday, July 29, 2016 – INTERNATIONAL exposure and networking are crucial to draw new business ideas and opportunities beyond the local market, said a local entrepreneur returning from a business summit in the US. Reflecting on the time spent on the 7th Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), […]
Read MoreHigh demand for budget phones cuts retailers profit Thursday, July 28, 2016 – THE Raya season may boosted mobile phone sale volume, but retailers note their profits are lower compared with last years as most clients bought cheaper models. Premium brands like iPhone entail higher profit margins and sell for at least $700 per unit. […]
Read MoreRegulatory hurdles slow ASEAN food and beverage trade Monday, July 25, 2016 – THE FOOD and beverage industry is one of the key industries in ASEAN. But intra-regional trade remains difficult as regulatory hurdles crimp the export and import of food and beverages within the region. The Brunei Times Business Journalist Koo Jin Shen recently […]
Read MorePorts Department to reduce container charges by 36% Monday, July 25, 2016 – THE Ports Department yesterday announced it will cut import and export-laden container charges by 36 per cent effective August 1. A statement issued by the department said that the reductions include stevedorage charges accounted to shipping agents, Lift-On Lift-Off (LOLO or handling […]
Read MoreNew CEO network eyes Brunei execs Saturday, July 23, 2016 – A NEW networking platform for high-level company executives is seeking to recruit Brunei CEOs and those in similar positions to strengthen its regional presence by the middle of next year. CEO Superior Network International was founded in May this year by Singapore-based Zaffra Innovators […]
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