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Pilot project offers incentives for businesses to go cashless
By The Scoop BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — More businesses are expected to offer cashless payments over the next six months, including parking lots, laundromats and convenience stores. The three types of facilities will be given training and incentives under the...
More than 40 businesses join MPRT’s domestic tourism campaign ‘Selera Bruneiku’
by BizBrunei More than 40 local businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry have joined the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism’s (MPRT) domestic tourism campaign Selera Bruneiku (a taste of Brunei). The businesses will collectively be...
MoFE: Expansion of Hengyi complex will be ‘significant’ boost to Brunei economy
By The Scoop BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei government and Hengyi Industries are “very close” to an agreement to begin a multi-billion dollar expansion of the Hengyi petrochemical complex on Pulau Muara Besar. Second Minister of Finance and Economy YB Dato...
Public reminded to comply with Fire Safety Order 2016
By Wani Roslan, Borneo Bulletin The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) advised the public to ensure all buildings and business premises comply with requirements in the Fire Safety Order 2016 to possess Fire Safety Certificate and Fire Certificate. The FRD...
COVID-19 business updates: Restaurants, sports facilities, driving schools allowed to operate at 30% of premise capacity
By BizBrunei The Brunei government has allowed six premises starting May 16 (Saturday) to begin operating in a limited capacity with the use of the BruHealth application in the first de-escalation of coronavirus restrictions. The six premises are:...
Brunei banks agree to defer repayments for select business sectors amidst COVID-19 outbreak
By Biz Brunei The Brunei government and the banking industry have agreed to defer financing and loan repayments for up to six months for four sectors yesterday to help mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The deferment on principal...
Dining in at food premises in Brunei banned as COVID-19 cases rise to 68
By Biz Brunei Dining in at all food premises in Brunei will be banned starting March 19 until further notice as COVID-19 cases rose to 68 yesterday, but takeout and food deliveries will still be allowed. Minister of Home Affairs (MOHA) YB Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna...
DARe hosting roadshows in Belait, Tutong and Temburong
By Biz Brunei Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) will be hosting roadshows in Belait, Tutong and Temburong over the next two weeks to meet and offer assistance to the business communities outside the capital. The DARe roadshow begins on February 27 in Belait at The KB...
DARe inviting businesses for ISO 9001 and GMP consultancy
By Biz Brunei Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) is inviting local companies looking to gain ISO 9001 and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certifications to apply for the fourth cycle of its Standards Consultancy Programme (SCP). DARe’s SCP will offer fully-sponsored...
DARe’s Bruneian Made showcasing 12 MSMEs at 24th Consumer Fair
By Biz Brunei Darussalam Enterprise’s (DARe) Bruneian Made initiative is showcasing over 90 different products from 12 local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the 24th Consumer Fair at ICC until Sunday. The Bruneian Made booth is located at the central...