Yearly Archives: 2024
163 RBAF children awarded for academic excellence
The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held an Outstanding Awards Ceremony on Friday at the Defence Academy Auditorium in Tanah Jambu to honour the...
China’s aging population fuels ‘silver economy’ boom, but profits can prove elusive
HONG KONG (AP) — Every Wednesday, retiree Zhang Zhili travels an hour by bus to an education center, drawn by the pulsing rhythms of...
Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work
NEW YORK (AP) — There's no easy way to bridge the political divides that have created rifts in communities, families and friendships.
But workplace morale...
Malaysia floods kill 4, force over 80,000 to evacuate
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Floodwaters rushing through several states in Malaysia after heavy rains this week forced more than 80,000 people to evacuate and...
Crypto boss eats banana art he bought for USD6.2 million
HONG KONG (AFP) - Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Friday fulfilled a promise he made after spending USD6.2 million on an artwork featuring a...
Individual fined for littering near RIPAS Bridge
A man was issued a BND100 compound fine by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) for littering at a parking lot near...
185 Muslim converts complete guidance course
A total of 185 muallaf (new Muslim converts) were celebrated on Friday at the second Islamic Dakwah Centre’s Certificate Presentation Ceremony for 2023-2024. The...
Marcos urges congress to drop impeachment talks against VP
MANILA (ANN/Philippine Daily Inquirer) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed on Friday that he had advised Congress not to pursue an impeachment complaint against...
Upholding integrity at work vital for national progress
The Friday sermon emphasised the importance of integrity in the workplace as a cornerstone for ethical and professional conduct. Delivered in mosques nationwide, the...
Yen rallies on rate hike bets as equity markets swing
HONG KONG (AFP) - The yen rallied Friday after forecast-busting inflation data out of Tokyo boosted talk of another Japanese interest rate cut next...