Tag: Brunei Darussalam
Brunei veterans need more recognition, Govt says
The Federal Government says it hopes a new memorial in Brunei will draw more attention to the 114 men killed there near the end of World War II.[MORE]
Emotional Brunei ceremony for Aussie WWII vets
Veterans of one of Australia's final actions in World War II have returned to Brunei for a memorial ceremony.[MORE]
Veterans head to Brunei for WWII memorial
Six World War II veterans will travel to Brunei today to unveil a memorial honouring the efforts of Australian forces 63 years ago.[MORE]
ASEAN takes action to insure against financial meltdown
East Asian nations will move to form a $US80 billion ($120 billion) currency swap scheme by the first half of 2009 to fight the global financial crisis and to launch a regional surveillance agency, according to a statement released today.[MORE]
Aust 'express interest' in new trade group
Officials in New York for a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly say Australia has expressed interest in joining an Asia-Pacific group that is seeking to break down tariff barriers.[MORE]
ASEAN launches infectious diseases information site
The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has launched a new website for nations to compare notes on infectious diseases threatening the region.[MORE]
ASEAN bites bullet on human rights
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ASEAN has agreed to set up a human rights commission in a stunning break with tradition.[MORE]
US pushes for APEC free trade agreement
The United States has asked Japan and some other members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to consider a regional free trade agreement (FTA).[MORE]
Australian pair lead Brunei Open
Australia's defending champion Terry Pilkadaris and compatriot David Gleeson charged up the leaderboard as they were tied for the top spot in the third round of the $395,000 Brunei Open. [MORE]
Aussie Wright sharing Brunei Open lead
Australia's Michael Wright and Chinese Taipei's Lin Wen-tang got off to a blistering start as they lead the way after the second round of the Brunei Open on Friday.[MORE]
Pilkadaris wins Brunei Open
Australian Terry Pilkadaris underlined his growing stature on the Asian golf tour with an emphatic five-stroke victory in the inaugural Brunei Open in Bandar Seri Begawan.[MORE]
Pilkadaris wins Brunei Open
Australian Terry Pilkadaris underlined his growing stature on the Asian golf tour with an emphatic five-stroke victory in the inaugural Brunei Open in Bandar Seri Begawan.[MORE]
Aussie Pilkadaris grabs Brunei Open lead
Australian golfer Terry Pilkadaris holds a one-stroke lead over the field after the third round of the inaugural Brunei Open.[MORE]
Australians a shot off the pace in Brunei
Malaysian Danny Chia held the chasing pack at bay with a second round five-under-par 66 to lead by one stroke at the halfway stage of the inaugural Brunei Open overnight.[MORE]
Australians a shot off the pace in Brunei
Malaysian Danny Chia held the chasing pack at bay with a second round five-under-par 66 to lead by one stroke at the halfway stage of the inaugural Brunei Open overnight.[MORE]
APEC agrees trade tariff formula
Trade ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific nations have agreed to a plan to cut tariffs on non-agricultural products.[MORE]
