Scouts foster Brunei-Indonesia friendship
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) hosted a welcoming ceremony for a goodwill delegation from the Sambas Scout Branch (Kwartir Cabang Gerakan Pramuka Sambas) of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the PPNBD Headquarters at the Scout Complex in Beribi, Gadong on Friday (July 3).
Brunei's Baiduri Bank rating reflects financial resilience, stability
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Baiduri Bank has received continued recognition of its financial strength and resilience following the reaffirmation of its long-term and short-term issuer credit ratings of 'A-/A-2' with a Stable Outlook by S&P Global Ratings.
Fishermen's Day to promote conservation of Brunei's marine resources
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Department of Fisheries at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in collaboration with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD), and Poni Group Sdn Bhd, organised Fishermen's Day 2026 at the MPABD building in Kuala Belait on Thursday (July 2).
Twelve suspects arrested in Brunei drug operation
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested 12 local suspects, aged between 29 and 67, during the continued Operasi Mule, following a series of enforcement raids conducted between June 19 and 24, 2026.
Australia’s Business Champion visits Brunei to strengthen economic, education ties
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Australia's newly appointed Business Champion for Brunei Darussalam, Lisa Rodgers PSM, has concluded her inaugural visit to the Sultanate, reinforcing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and education.
Two men sentenced in Brunei customs offence case
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED) announced the outcome of a customs offence case involving Chinese nationals, Ding Yanzhong, 38, and Zheng Chaohui, 29.
National flag hoisted to mark Brunei Ruler's 80th birthday celebrations
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A giant Brunei Darussalam national flag was hoisted Wednesday (July 1) morning at the open area of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex in the capital, marking the start of celebrations for the 80th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
Brunei residential property prices rise 13% in Q1 2026
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei recorded a 13.0-per cent year-on-year increase in its Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) said.
Water disruption in Brunei affects Berakas, Lambak areas
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Public Works Department (JKR) under the Ministry of Development has informed the public of water supply disruptions and low water pressure affecting several areas.
Brunei Court of Appeal increases sentence on security guard for sexually assaulting two boys
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Court of Appeal, led by led by Chief Justice Datuk Seri Paduka Steven Chong, together with Justices Michael Peter Lunn and Edward Timothy Starbuck Woolley, has significantly increased the prison sentence of a 36-year-old security guard who kidnapped an 11-year-old boy and sexually assaulted him and an 18-year-old youth in a case described as serious sexual offending against two separate victims.
