August 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2007

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Friday, 17th August 2007

His Majesty shakes hands with Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Tan Dzung.

Bandar Seri Begawan - A slew of agreements were signed yesterday between Vietnam and Brunei marking a new era of enhanced cooperation in trade and economy between the two countries. ...FULL STORY
Related Story: His Majesty Hails Brunei-Vietnam | Sultan Calls For Closer Brunei-Vietnam Ties | Brunei Vietnam Enter New Era Of Cooperation

His Majesty Bestows Title On
Singapore Defence Force Chief

His Majesty bestows the title on Singapore's Chief of Defends Force

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), yesterday consented to bestow the title of "Darjah Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang Yang Amat Gemilang Darjah Pertama (D.P.K.T)" to the Chief of Defence Force, Singapore, Lieutenant General Desmond Kuek Bak Chye at the Istana Nurul Iman. ...FULL STORY

$2,000 Fine For Smuggling Turtle Eggs
Bandar Seri Begawan - A 44-year-old Malaysian man was fined $2,000 or to serve three months' imprisonment in default for smuggling turtle eggs into the country. ...FULL STORY

Vietnamese PM Woos Brunei Investors
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr Nguyen Tan Dzung, called on businesses in Brunei Darussalam to boost investments in Vietnam, which is one of the world's fastest growing economics. ...FULL STORY

Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr Nguyen Tan Dzung, delivering his speech

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Death toll in Iraq bomb attack at 250
Baghdad - Rescuers used bare hands and shovels Wednesday to claw through clay houses shattered by an onslaught of suicide bombings that killed at least 250 and possibly as many as 500 members of an ancient religious sect in the deadliest attack of the Iraq war.

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: Warning Signs of Dehydration
New York - Dehydration occurs when the body doesn't have enough fluids, either because it's lost too many fluids, a person hasn't drunk enough fluids, or both.

OTHER REPORTS

Tarantino uses pedal power to meet Philippine president
Manila - Pedal-powered transport helped famed American movie director Quentin Tarantino make his way around a massive traffic jam to receive an award from Philippine President Gloria Arroyo on Wednesday.

Reggie the gator briefly flees new home

Biker fails to notice missing leg

Lottery winner still in shock

"Arms cache" was actually scrap metal

Elvis exhibit brings "the King" back to Germany

S.African told to "walk off pain" after shooting

Chinese wizards work their magic with Potter

Move over China, Finland takes karaoke crown

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