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Sabah Tourism, Royal Brunei Airlines to boost connectivity
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 1, 2025
Sabah Tourism, Royal Brunei Airlines to boost connectivity Published on: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew, and Captain Sabirin Haji Abdul...
India, ASEAN to develop cruise tourism circuits in Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
India will work with ASEAN to develop cruise tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. Sonowal inaugurated first ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue here on Monday, according to a...
Brunei Week to debut at Singapore’s Grand Market Sept 5-7
Biz Brunei
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June 30, 2025
BEDB invites local businesses to apply for event at Suntec Convention Centre Brunei businesses looking to expand regionally are invited to apply for the first Brunei Week in Singapore, taking place at the Grand Market at Suntec Convention Centre...
India eyes boosting cruise tourism with ASEAN nations: Sarbananda Sonowal
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
India is promoting cruise tourism with ASEAN member nations, Union Ports Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said Monday. Speaking at the first ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue, the minister said India is committed to work closely with...
General : Megah Port Commits To Boosting Labuan Tourism Via International Cruise Arrivals
Bernama
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June 29, 2025
LABUAN, June 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s container port operator, Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has committed to playing a pivotal role in enhancing the island’s tourism landscape by facilitating the arrival of international cruise liners. In a...
Brunei crown prince joins new Islamic year prayer
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah on Thursday evening graced the end of the Islamic year and new Islamic year 1447 Hijrah prayer ceremony,...
ASEAN visa-free privileges result of long-term engagement: Diplomat
Focus Taiwan
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July 1, 2025
Taipei, July 1 (CNA) The decisions by Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei to grant Taiwan visa-free entry over the past year are the result of years-long consultations, a diplomat in charge of East Asian affairs said Tuesday. Peter Lan (藍夏禮),...
Brunei committed to marine conservation: official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism remains committed to Brunei Vision 2035, particularly through initiatives that support the blue economy, marine innovation, and environmental stewardship,...
Oman: OIA’s expanding strategic alliances boost FDI and knowledge inflows
Zawya
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MUSCAT - The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) – the Sultanate of Oman’s integrated sovereign wealth fund – has broadened its network of strategic partnerships in a move that is helping channel foreign direct investment (FDI), global expertise, and...
'I've been to 193 countries and my favourite was so good I quit job and moved there'
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
A globetrotter who has set foot in every nation on Earth revealed that naming his number one destination was "easy", as it spurred him to resign from his job and settle there permanently. Travel blogger Randy Williams marked an end to his...
Brunei grants Taiwanese travelers visa-free entry
Focus Taiwan
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June 23, 2025
Taipei, June 23 (CNA) Starting Monday, Taiwan passport holders can enter Brunei visa-free for up to 14 days, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) announced on social media. "This is a milestone in our integrated diplomacy. We sincerely thank the...
Sarawak records nearly 2 mln visitors in first five months, Bruneians lead arrivals
Borneo Post
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June 24, 2025
Ting (centre) fields questions from the press after chairing the meeting while Dennis (left) and Sherrina look on. MIRI (June 25): Sarawak is on track to meet its target of five million visitor arrivals by the end of this year, having recorded...
Ha Long, Hoi An, Sa Pa among top 15 Southeast Asia tourist destinations: Gulf News
Vietnam Pictorial
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June 23, 2025
Gulf News, one of two English-language daily publications in the Persian Gulf region, listed the main reasons for its destination picks as being a mix of iconic cities, cultural treasures, tropical escapes, and foodie havens. A fishing boat glides...
Hạ Long, Hội An and Sa Pa named among ASEAN's top 15 destinations for tourists
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Hạ Long, Hội An and Sa Pa are three Vietnamese localities recommended to tourists in a Gulf News article titled 'Top 15 Southeast Asia tourist destinations -- why it's worth a visit'. Gulf News, one of two English-language daily...
Brunei envoy visits Gyeongju to review preparations for APEC summit
The Korea Times
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June 20, 2025
Ahead of the 2025 APEC summit, Brunei's ambassador to Korea, Pengiran Hajah Nooriyah binti Pengiran Haji Yussof, paid an official visit to Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, to assess preparations and explore opportunities for bilateral...
Tourism Malaysia brings Sarawak’s Gawai Dayak Festival to KL
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 18, 2025
Tourism Malaysia and ibis KLCC showcase Sarawak’s culture and cuisine in Kuala Lumpur, promoting VM2026 and cultural exchange nationwide. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – The vibrant spirit of the Gawai Dayak Festival was brought to live in Kuala Lumpur...
Brunei forest, reef conservation needs shared responsibility
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Protecting Brunei forests and reefs is not the task for the government alone but a shared mission that requires every one of us to act now, said a Brunei government minister on Tuesday. This reinforces...
Sabah targets Kota Kinabalu as literary city status
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 1, 2025
Sabah targets Kota Kinabalu as literary city status Published on: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 01, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Arifin said numerous major programs have been conducted across Sabah, including in his Membakut...
Floating homes: Eight places travellers must visit where they can stay on water
CNBC-TV18
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June 21, 2025
Travelling is all about new experiences and seeing unimaginable sites. It introduces you to a wide range of cultures, each with their own traditions, languages and lifestyles. There's a diverse range of unique destinations across the world known...
Asean travel meet as yearly event mooted
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 21, 2025
Asean travel meet as yearly event mooted Published on: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 21, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Liew (4th right) with other guests and the organisers at the welcome dinner. From left: Dr Maklarin, Julinus,...