August 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2007

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Thursday, 16th August 2007

Sultan Calls For Closer
Brunei-Vietnam Ties

His Majesty shares light moments with Prime Minister of Vietnam

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam said Brunei is delighted to have played a small part in assisting Vietnam's development through education and training.
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Related Story: His Majesty Hails Brunei-Vietnam

Brunei, M’sia First In SEA
To Use IC As Passport

Brunei Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan - Bruneian can expect to travel smoothly between Brunei and Malaysia by the end of this year, with the signing of the frequent travellers card (FTC) agreement. ...FULL STORY

Dato Hamdillah H A Wahab, Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, giving a speech during the dinner reception last night.

20 Firms To Sign MoU On Brunei Halal Initiative
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) will sign memorandums of agreement with 20 established Australian companies on the Brunei halal initiative.
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Related Story: Reference For Halal Seal Out This Week

Shrimp Workshop Nets Admirers
Bandar Seri Begawan - Yesterday was the last day of the International Shrimp Health Workshop, and the participants were treated to a farewell dinner and attended a certificate presentation at the Members Lounge and Grill Room, Empire Hotel. ...FULL STORY

One of the participants from China taking a closer look at the shrimp extraction with a microscope

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

4 suicide bombings kill 200 in Iraq
Baghdad - Four suicide bombers struck nearly simultaneously at communities of a small Kurdish sect in northwestern Iraq late Tuesday, killing at least 200 people and wounding 300 more, Iraqi military and local officials said.

SPORTS

Sport School Set To Keep Title
Bandar Seri Begawan - Defending champion Sport School look set to retain their status as the top athletics school in Brunei Darussalam after they amassed 26 gold and four silver medals in the first three days of competition at the Secondary Schools, and Colleges Sport Festival.

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: Heat Cramps Shouldn't Be Ignored
New York - Heat cramps occur in people who are exerting themselves during periods of significant heat and humidity.

OTHER REPORTS

Balloon ban wipes smile off British clown's face
London - A British clown has had the smile wiped off his face after being told he couldn't use balloons in his act because children might be allergic to latex.

'Duct tape bandit' charged in robbery

Bloggers film under skirts, due in court

Parish stages hunger strike to back priest

Malaysia ends fake dentist's 29-year career

U.S. judge presses $54 mln suit over pants

Viking ship lands in Ireland after nearly 1,000 yrs

"Sausage dogs" in decline in homeland

German Muslim teacher fails with Grace Kelly defence

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