Brunei?s biggest cooperative to venture into employment agency services Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – KOPERASI Berkat Kerja Karas Semua Senang (BKSS), one of the largest cooperatives in Brunei, has received approval to operate an employment agency that recruits foreign workers. BKSS Chairman Hj Md Salleh Mohiddin (pic) said that the cooperative had received the Foreign […]
Read MoreRinggit demand in Brunei soars during festive season Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – MONEY changers in the country recorded an influx of Malaysian Ringgit buyers over the Hari Raya Aidil Fitri holidays. Vendors interviewed by The Brunei Times said that the Malaysian Ringgit was selling hot within the first three days of Hari Raya, making […]
Read MoreBrunei?s insurance industry to slow down in 2016 Monday, July 11, 2016 – THE growth of Brunei?s insurance industry in 2016 may be stunted due to decreased economic activity, said the chairman of the Brunei Insurance and Takaful Association in an interview with the Oxford Business Group. Hj Osman Hj Mohd Jair (pictured) said that […]
Read MoreHotels’ Take On Improving Tourism In Brunei Monday, June 20, 2016 – HOTELS play a significant role in the development of the tourism industry. However, a low occupancy rate can hurt the hotel business, and this has been the case for Brunei where tourist arrivals are not among the highest in the region. Recently our journalist […]
Read MoreBrunei Exports Fall By 22.6% In April Saturday, June 18, 2016 – BRUNEI’S total exports fell by 22.6 per cent to $512.3 million in April 2016 from last month owing to lower mineral fuel exports, according to the latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS). The Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE) said exports of mineral […]
Read MoreIndia Keen To Help Brunei’s Agriculture, It Sectors Friday, June 17, 2016 – INDIA is keen to use its vast experience in agriculture and IT to help Brunei meet its goals for a diversified economy and improved food security. During a visit to the Indian High Commission by both the National and Brunei Malay Chamber of […]
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