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Garuda Indonesia Introduces Complimentary Chauffeur Service
Garuda Indonesia, the airline of Indonesia, is proud to introduce a complimentary limousine service for Executive Class passengers in celebration of the airline’s Brisbane relaunch in August. Executive Class passengers departing from Brisbane will experience a seamless door-to-door journey, enjoying a drop off service to Brisbane airport and a pick-up service from Brisbane airport upon ...
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Thailand lands more international visitors
Thailand has welcomed 19.04 percent more international arrivals during January and April this year, compared to the same period last year. According to Ministry of Tourism and Sports data, up to 8.841 million trips were registered into the country during the first four months of the year, up from 7,427 million in 2012. Delivering the highest number of growth, Chinese arrivals increased by ...
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Cyclone Mahasen washes away US$35.2m of crops in Bangladesh
Cyclone Mahasen has damaged crops worth 2.75 Bangladeshi taka (US$35.2 million), hurting hundreds of farmers in the southern districts.Aus seedlings, sesame seeds, green chilli, mung beans, peanuts, vegetables, sunflower and various other crops were damaged as fields were submerged by heavy rains and water logging, farmers and officials of Department of Agricultural Extension said.The cyclone ...
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Bangladesh opposition urges govt for talks
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has urged the Bangladesh government to hold a dialogue with it on formation of an election-time bipartisan neutral government.In a press statement on Thursday evening, BNP said the government should take the initiative "in the interest of peaceful handover of power through a participatory and competitive national election."The ...
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Singapore posts surprise growth in first quarter of the year
growth performing better than expected while inflation fell to levels not seen for more than three years. Economists say the numbers point to the resilience of the Singapore economy in the face of global headwinds and the dampening effects government policies are having on home and car prices. Workers struggling with cost- of-living pressures will welcome the news that inflation sank to 1.5 ...
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China survives Indonesia scare
China's Cai Yun (back) and Fu Haifeng in action against Rian Agung Saputro and Angga Pratama (inset) of Indonesia during their men's doubles tie of their Sudirman Cup quarterfinals ...
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EU warns Bangladesh of withdrawing duty-free access
The European Parliament in a resolution yesterday said Bangladesh's duty and quota-free access to the EU market can be withdrawn in the event of serious and systematic violations of the principles set out in different human rights conventions.Members of European Parliament (MEPs) called on the European Commission to investigate the country's compliance with these conventions.They ...
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Confidence at record high in Philippines
Business confidence in the Philippines hit an all-time high in the second quarter, as the assignment of an investment grade to the Philippines prompted expectations that economic growth would remain robust and would continue to boost corporate earnings. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP or centra bank) on Thursday reported that the business confidence index for the second quarter hit +54.9 ...
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BruInnovEdu to launch new product
BruInnovEdu has finally completed developing 'Learn Thru Play' and is ready for deployment in schools.Following the footsteps of her predecessors at ...
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Population study of proboscis monkeys to commence soon
THE Wildlife Division plans to embark on a study this month of the proboscis monkey population, particularly those found living along the Brunei River, in the hope that the research findings can be used to conserve their habitats."And after that, if the necessary support is ...
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RBAF donates $260000 to 5 charity groups
One of the recipients from non-government organisations receiving the cheque from RBAF commander, Major General Dato Hj Aminuddin Ihsan. Picture: Courtesy of ...
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ASEAN volunteer corps to widen reach of NGOs
CYS Minister YB Pehin Dato Hj Hazair (R) with Permanent Secretary Dato Hj Mohd Hamid during the press conference for the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth, at the Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. Picture: BT/Saiful ...
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Lumut folks briefed on BLNG projects
Belait District Zone 1 Representative and Village Head of Lumut 1 YB Hj Mohd Shafiee asking a question during the dialogue session with BLNG yesterday at the Liang Lumut Recreation Club (LLRC). Picture: BT/Hj Mohd ...
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Delegates hail ASEAN youth drive
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports YB Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Haji Hazair Haji Abdullah during a Press Conference at the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth at The Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. Picture: BT/Saiful ...
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Dhaka deluged in downpour
Just a few hours of torrential rain pushed much of the capital city Dhaka to ankle to waist-deep water, causing immense sufferings to the city dwellers yesterday.Two pedestrians died of electrocution when they stepped on a snapped electric cable in the waterlogged street at Bangsal in the old town.In Uttara, a mother and her five-month-old baby died in their sleep when a wall collapsed on their ...
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Katha Journal Orwells House Links Myanmar to Its Burmese Days
KATHA, Myanmar ...
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China Pakistan vow to deepen cooperation
China and Pakistan have agreed to cement their strategic partnership and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation in various areas, according to a joint statement issued Thursday during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the South Asian ...
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Good Turnout For British Forces Brunei Open Day
Seria - Hundreds of people, especially children, flocked the British Forces Brunei (BFB) Open Day held at the British Garrison Sports Complex in Seria. The Commander and all members of British Forces Brunei welcomed the public and invited guests to the open day to the music of members of the British marching band. Invited guests were escorted by high ranking officers from British Forces Brunei ...
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Brunei Strengthens Anti-Terrorism Order
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to the strengthening of the Anti-Terrorism Order, 2011 with the issuance of the Anti-Terrorism (Terrorist Financing) Regulations 2013. The regulations have taken effect from December 8, 2012 and were issued by the Minister responsible for internal security matters for the purpose of the ...
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EU threatens action over Bangladesh working conditions
Bangladesh unless it sees an improvement in the country's working conditions following the collapse last month of a building housing a number of garment ...
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Upcoming Environment Forum To Highlight Climate Change
Bandar Seri Begawan - Asia Inc Forum has announced that Von Hernandez, the Executive Director of Greenpeace for Southeast Asia has joined their list of invited speakers for their upcoming event, the 6th National Environment Conference. Hernandez will be delivering a keynote address on climate change at the conference, which is set to be convened by Asia Inc Forum on June 4 at The Empire Hotel ...
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Asean Ministers Endorse Brunei Proposal
Bandar Seri Begawan - Asean Ministers have endorsed a Brunei proposal to engage young professionals through a youth volunteer corps that will complement the Asean Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) through implementation of three initial short-term projects scheduled to be carried out in Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines this year. The youth volunteer corps will be implemented before the ...
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Three Thai Nationals Sentenced For Overstaying
Bandar Seri Begawan - Three Thai nationals - two men and one woman - were sentenced to jail, and the men, with strokes of the cane, which was passed down yesterday by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court after all defendants pleaded guilty to overstaying in the country without reasonable causes. Forty-four-year-old Sombat Chamnanrop is incarcerated for six months and will be ...
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Video Victim of Bangladesh factory collapse shares story
A teenager who survived the massive Bangladesh factory collapse says she was afraid to go to work the day of the incident. Those who try to improve working conditions face retaliation. Holly Williams ...
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Video U.S. drone strikes spark anger in Pakistan
Pakistan's new prime minister wants to improve relations with the U.S., but he has to answer to angry voters, who resent U.S. drone strikes that have killed over 3,000 people over the last 10 years in Pakistan. Elizabeth Palmer ...
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Pakistan's darkest hour
What began as the normal monsoon season has turned into the greatest disaster, the greatest humanitarian crisis and the worst floods ever seen in the history of Pakistan. According to the UN, the disaster in Pakistan from 2010 floods is now worse than the 2005 earthquake in the country and the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia combined.
It is a catastrophe of mammoth proportions and the challenge faced by a centrally weak government is how to get food aid to the some 6 million in need of help and provide relief facilities to the 20 million people impacted by the disaster. Read more
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