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In 2000, I obtained an exclusive interview with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, absolute ruler of an oil-rich jungle enclave on Borneo that has the world's fifth-highest per capita income, measured by local purchasing power. [1]

Brunei on Thursday embraced a form of Islamic Shariah criminal law that includes harsh penalties, a move slammed by international rights group as a step backward for human rights. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

Campaign group Justice for Myanmar has released a statement warning that the appointment of Erywan Yusof as ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar is not suitable because of Brunei’s state business ties with the Myanmar junta. [4]

SINGAPORE -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has finally named Brunei's second foreign minister, Erywan Yusof, as the regional grouping's special envoy to crisis-wracked Myanmar. [5]

Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke disclosed that His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, is scheduled to pay an Official Visit to the Kingdom of Thailand during 28-29 Apri... [6]

SINGAPORE -- Brunei has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the last of the original 11 signatories of the trade and investment deal to do so. [7]

Foreign Ministers and representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) join hands during a photo session at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nusa Dua, on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on November... [8]

BANDAR SERI BAGAWAN — At the 23rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and related summits in Brunei-Darussalam this week, there has seemingly been scant mention of the ongoing sectarian violence in Burma, which will chair the bloc for the ... [9]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-10-19 · 61% match

How long can Brunei keep punching above its weight?

In 2000, I obtained an exclusive interview with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, absolute ruler of an oil-rich jungle enclave on Borneo that has the world's fifth-highest per capita income, measured by local purchasing power.

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-05-02 · 56% match

Brunei Embraces Strict Islamic Laws

Brunei on Thursday embraced a form of Islamic Shariah criminal law that includes harsh penalties, a move slammed by international rights group as a step backward for human rights.

[3] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 63% match

Brunei, Malaysia Settle 6-year Oil Territory Spat

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2021-08-12 · 54% match

Brunei’s Business Links With Myanmar Military Raise Questions Over ASEAN Envoy’s Fitness

Campaign group Justice for Myanmar has released a statement warning that the appointment of Erywan Yusof as ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar is not suitable because of Brunei’s state business ties with the Myanmar junta.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-08-04 · 53% match

ASEAN picks Brunei's Yusof as its special envoy to Myanmar

SINGAPORE -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has finally named Brunei's second foreign minister, Erywan Yusof, as the regional grouping's special envoy to crisis-wracked Myanmar.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-04-26 · 52% match

His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam to pay official visit to the Kingdom of Thailand on April 28-29

Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke disclosed that His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, is scheduled to pay an Official Visit to the Kingdom of Thailand during 28-29 Apri

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-05-16 · 52% match

Brunei becomes 11th nation to ratify CPTPP trade deal

SINGAPORE -- Brunei has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the last of the original 11 signatories of the trade and investment deal to do so.

[8] MM burma.irrawaddy.com · 2011-11-15 · 51% match

Foreign Ministers and representatives of

Foreign Ministers and representatives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) join hands during a photo session at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nusa Dua, on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on November

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-10-10 · 50% match

Scant Mention of Recent Violence as Burma Gears Up for Asean Handover

BANDAR SERI BAGAWAN — At the 23rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and related summits in Brunei-Darussalam this week, there has seemingly been scant mention of the ongoing sectarian violence in Burma, which will chair the bloc for the

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-05-30 · 50% match

Big trees, big climate impact: Unlocking Brunei's forest secrets

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei -- Ferry Slik hops into his jeep and heads west out of Brunei's capital. After an hour on the well-paved highway, he pulls up on the road shoulder and parks, seemingly in the middle of nowhere.

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