PM Modi in Brunei: A Milestone in Bilateral Relations
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – In a landmark moment for India-Brunei relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a historic visit to Brunei on September 3, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to the Southeast Asian nation. … Continue reading PM Modi in Brunei: A Milestone in Bilateral Relations
Brunei hosts ATF Tourism Forum in January
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Tourism Forum 2020 is approaching fast: In January 2020 important ASEAN and international leaders in tourism will meet in Brunei. What is in store for them? First part of AFT are the official meetings, in … Continue reading Brunei hosts ATF Tourism Forum in January
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2020 in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam – Preparations for ASEAN Tourism Forum 2020 are in full swing! The next edition of ATF will take place in Brunei Darussalam. It will start on January 12th and end on 16th. It will be joined with TRAVEX … Continue reading ASEAN Tourism Forum 2020 in Brunei Darussalam
ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
Canberra – The 26th ASEAN-Australia Forum (AAF) was held in Canberra, Australia on 25-26 March. The Forum welcomed the 40th anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Partnership, which was launched in Manila, the Philippines on 20 February and the successful visit … Continue reading ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership
ASEAN: Call for a Stronger Regional Identity
Bandar Seri Begawan – At the 48th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (ASEAN-COCI), the Association made a call for a stronger regional identity. This is in line with the Association’s objective of conserving and preserving cultural … Continue reading ASEAN: Call for a Stronger Regional Identity
ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
Jakarta – In line with the targets of ASEAN Economic Community 2015, Member States have intensified efforts to facilitate and reduce barriers for intra-ASEAN trade in processed food sector while also protecting consumers in the region. In a meeting held 18-20 … Continue reading ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector
EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
Jakarta – The European Union will redouble its effort to strengthen relations with ASEAN by stepping up its support to ASEAN Community building, said the new Ambassador of the EU to ASEAN, Olof Skoog. He presented his Letter of Credence to … Continue reading EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
ASEAN Economies show 5,7 Percent Growth
Jakarta – The latest statistics revealed that ASEAN economies remained buoyant as nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.7 percent at US$ 2.31 trillion in 2012. The continued growth of the region is reflected in the improved GDP per capita … Continue reading ASEAN Economies show 5,7 Percent Growth
UNWTO: Open Visa Policy could Create up to 2.6 million New Jobs
Jakarta – A new report by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that visa facilitation could create up to 2.6 million new jobs in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies by 2016. The … Continue reading UNWTO: Open Visa Policy could Create up to 2.6 million New Jobs
ASEAN to Deliver Comparable Business Data
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Third Session of ASEAN Community Statistical System (ACSS) Committee conducted last week in Brunei Darussalam adopted enabling mechanisms for more comparable ASEAN statistics, clearer policies and guidelines on data sharing, confidentiality, and enhanced dissemination and communication … Continue reading ASEAN to Deliver Comparable Business Data