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World : UNICEF: Climate Change Biggest Threat to Children, ACYCS 2025 to Tackle Concerns
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Children will have their voices heard directly by ASEAN ministers at the ASEAN Children and Youth Climate Summit 2025 (ACYCS 2025) in Langkawi next month, in pursuit of solutions to safeguard the...
Inclusive and sustainable: Celebrating 58 years of Asean
Eco-Business
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August 18, 2025
Ambassadors and official representatives from the embassies in the Philippines of the Asean Member States (AMS), Timor-Leste, and dialogue partners of the Asean celebrated the 58th Asean Day with a tree planting activity on 9 August 2025.The...
Brunei's economy maintains recovery amid global uncertainty: think tank
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's economy continues its robust recovery, stimulated by modest inflation and macroeconomic stability, an ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) think tank has said. Prudent fiscal policy...
Brunei’s largest solar power plant commences construction
World Construction Network
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August 13, 2025
Construction has commenced of what is claimed to be Brunei’s largest solar power plant, a 30MW solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in Kampong Belimbing. This project, developed by Seri Suria Power, aims to generate over 64,000MWh of clean electricity...
Thailand’s LNG trajectory: balancing growth, supply and sustainability
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 14, 2025
Thailand’s sustained economic expansion is powering a steady rise in electricity demand, and for now, that means continued reliance on natural gas and LNG. With coal remaining politically unviable and renewables progressing at a slower pace, gas...
Brunei’s biggest solar plant targets launch by end of 2026
Biz Brunei
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August 12, 2025
30 MW solar plant on remediated landfill in Kg Belimbing, developed by Malaysia's Solarvest, Serikandi and Brunei government’s Khazanah Satu Brunei’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant (SPVPP) with a 30-megawatt (MW) capacity in Kg Belimbing...
OutSystems Transforms Scoot's Disruption Management System to Elevate Customer Travel Experience
Korea Herald
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August 19, 2025
Using AI-powered low-code, Scoot more than doubles the development speed of its internal communications application, enhancing operational response time during flight disruptions SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scoot, the low-cost...
Government of Brunei breaks ground on 30MW solar PV plant
PV Tech
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August 12, 2025
The plant is expected to become operational by the end of 2026. Additionally, once key components are installed, the plant will serve as a hands-on learning hub, equipping the locals with skills for the nation’s low-carbon future. As announced in...
Brunei provides financial aid to natural disaster victims
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Fifty-one families affected by recent flood incidents have received financial assistance from Brunei's Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, local media reported on Friday. A ceremony was held in Tutong,...
Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc 七月氣溫史上第三高 導致氣候災難
Taipei Times
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August 11, 2025
The third-hottest July worldwide ended a string of record-breaking temperatures last month, but many regions were still devastated by extreme weather amplified by global warming, the European climate monitoring service said Thursday last week....
Brunei targets 85 pct homeownership by 2035
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is aiming to achieve 85 percent homeownership under the national housing scheme in support of the aspirations outlined in Brunei Vision 2035, a government minister said on Wednesday. As of 2025, the...
Brunei strengthens tourism sector with strategic initiatives
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Brunei has implemented various strategic initiatives to promote its tourism sector, which plays a vital role in the nation's economic development, a government minister said on Wednesday. The initiatives...
Brunei committed to promote environmentally responsible tourism
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is committed to fostering tourism that is environmentally responsible, community-driven and aligned with principles of sustainability, the Tourism Development Department under the Ministry of Primary...
Stirring Asean sustainable Forestry Summit 2025
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 10, 2025
Stirring Asean sustainable Forestry Summit 2025 Published on: Sunday, August 10, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 10, 2025 By: Kan Yaw Chong Text Size: Dark Mode: Off At the Asean Summit (from left): Tan Peng Juan, Rahman Khan, Melvin Ku, Dr Firdausi...
ASEAN strengthens environmental, climate change cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/VNA) The 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN 36) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 30 with the participation of ASEAN member countries and dialogue partners, aiming to strengthen cooperation on...
China vessels join forces for Brunei pipeline work
Upstream
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China's Offshore Oil Engineering Company (COOEC) has deployed two of its flagship vessels to a major subsea pipeline replacement campaign in Brunei, as part of Brunei Shell Petroleum’s (BSP) PRP9 project. At the heart of the programme is a...
World : ASEAN Reaffirms Neutrality, Sustainability, Unity Amid Global Uncertainty
Bernama
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August 9, 2025
JAKARTA, Aug 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are striving to uphold neutrality, promote diplomacy, and accelerate sustainability efforts amid intensifying global tensions and environmental...
ASEAN reaffirms neutrality, sustainability, unity amid global uncertainty
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are striving to uphold neutrality, promote diplomacy, and accelerate sustainability efforts amid intensifying global tensions and environmental...
HK teen’s award-winning AI app ignites debate over academic integrity, social inequality
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
HONG KONG – A controversy surrounding a local teenager’s award-winning AI-powered medical app has become one of Hong Kong’s biggest education scandals in recent years. The saga has ignited debate over academic integrity in Hong Kong’s competitive...
Brunei and Sarawak trade showcase boosts ties between neighbours
The Malaysian Star
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August 2, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): A food, creative and handicraft showcase organised by Brunei and neighbouring Sarawak of Malaysia is a tangible commitment towards strengthening their ties in trade, tourism and sustainable development, a Bruneian...