Japanese Envoy Lauds Brunei For Paving Knowledge-Based Economy

His Excellency, Mr Yo Shinobu

Bandar Seri Begawan - The commitment of His Majesty’s government in providing opportunities for the acquisition of several languages, other skills and knowledge could pave the way for the promotion and enhancement of a knowledge-based economy.

His Excellency, Mr Yo Shinobu, Japanese Ambassador to Brunei, in his address at the 17th Japanese Speech Contest yesterday afternoon said he was happy to see that there has been an enthusiastic interest in studying Japanese in Brunei.

He lauded Brunei for providing this opportunity through the continuing education section, Department of Technical Education Ministry of Education.

His Excellency also said that the opportunity to study Japanese is now more accessible, especially now there are well established courses on offer at both University Brunei Darussalam and the continuing education section of the Ministry of Education.

Twenty three contestants took part in the competition, organised by the continuing education section Ministry of Education with the cooperation of the Japan Embassy in Brunei.

The annual contest was aimed at promoting Japanese language among Bruneians.

Japanese language continues to be a popular choice amongst the Bruneian people with more than 120 students are taking Japanese language course at University Brunei Darussalam and about 130 students in language courses offered by the continuing education section department. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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