IMF keeps 4.8% growth forecast for ASEAN amid Brexit uncertainty Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintained its 4.8 per cent growth forecast for the major five ASEAN economies albeit uncertainties presented by Britain?s decision to leave the European Union. In its latest World Economic Outlook Update (WEO) issued yesterday, IMF […]
Read MoreFestive season brings in more guests to local hotels Saturday, July 16, 2016 – LOCAL hotels and homestays have posted higher occupancy rates in the past few days as the Hari Raya festivities and the celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu?izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam?s 70th birthday […]
Read MoreFood businesses experience slow sales Saturday, July 16, 2016 – LOCAL food vendors and restaurants recorded slower business due to a lower number of participants and visitors at the celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu?izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam?s 70th birthday yesterday. When compared to celebrations of […]
Read MoreBrunei?s exports down 1.41% in May Friday, July 15, 2016 – BRUNEI?s exports for the month of May slid to $505.1 million, down 1.41 per cent compared with the previous month?s $512.3 million, the Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE) said yesterday. In its latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) report, JPKE said May?s […]
Read MoreFrench magazine focuses on business opportunities in Brunei Friday, July 15, 2016 – A FRENCH publication company which recently profiled Brunei in its bi-monthly magazine is aiming to help French investors to spot potential opportunities in the sultanate. According to Laurent Taieb (pictured), director-general of French communications agency Prestige Communication, most French investors aren?t aware of […]
Read MoreHigh gold prices take the glitter off jewellery sales Friday, July 15, 2016 – THE festive season and promotional prices failed to boost sales of local jewellery stores as soaring gold prices dampened demand. Global gold prices rose to a two-year high as Britain?s decision to leave the European Union caused market jitters and pushed […]
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