Brunei to host headquarters of proposed South-East Asia Fertilizer Association
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam is set to host the headquarters of the proposed South-East Asia Fertilizer Association (SEAFA), following a joint declaration signed by key regional industry players, according to a press release from Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd (BFI).
Brunei forum explores responsible use of AI
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The School of Business and Economics at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBDSBE) hosted a forum titled 'AI in Academia and Office: The Responsible Way Forward' yesterday at the Senate Room, Chancellor Hall, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
Brunei firefighters contain blaze caused by unattended burning
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) responded to a bush fire that spread to an unoccupied house in the Jalan Jerudong Baru area, Sengkurong on Sunday (March 29).
Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel safe following peacekeeping incidents in Lebanon
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) has confirmed that all members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces deployed in Lebanon are safe following two deadly incidents involving the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.
Woman arrested in Brunei prostitution raid
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN; The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) has arrested a 39-year-old local woman suspected of engaging in prostitution during a raid in Sengkurong on Tuesday (March 31).
Six in Brunei detained over activities threatening national security
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Brunei Internal Security Department (ISD) has issued detention orders against six local nationals under Section 3(1)(a) of the Internal Security Act (Chapter 133) for activities deemed prejudicial to national security.
Brunei to bar foreign vehicles with tanks less than three-quarters full from April
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Oil-rich Brunei will stop foreign-registered vehicles with fuel tanks less than three-quarters full from entering the country from April 1 in an effort to conserve fuel supplies during the conflict in the Middle East, its energy department said in a statement.
Various initiatives to increase Brunei's self-sufficiency in rice production underway
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), through the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, continues to implement various initiatives to progressively increase the country's self-sufficiency in rice production.
Brunei exports value slips despite stronger volumes in Q4 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam's total exports value edged down in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a notable increase in export volumes, reflecting softer prices in key commodities.
Curbing extramarital births
Based on figures recorded by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Department of Immigration and National Registration (JIPK), there were a total of 2,054 births over an eight-year period from 2019 up to the first three months of 2026, which alone recorded 33 births.
