July 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Saturday, 12th July 2003

Brunei's Slow Decision
Making Delays Investors
Says Top Consultant

Brunei capital

Bandar Seri Begawan - Slow government decision making and poorly developed local private sectors were among the weaknesses found in Brunei's key competitive components that adversely affects in attracting the foreign direct investors. ...FULL STORY

New Toy On The Block
A Matter Of Concern

Bandar Seri Begawan - Toys that could have a menacing effect on the children in Brunei are being blatantly hawked in some shops in the capital while its sale is said to be brisk. ...FULL STORY

Big Nationwide Road Master
Plan In The Making, Says PWD

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei is to embark on a multimillion-dollar road system. Tenders have been called and work could begin in December.
...FULL STORY

Arroyo Audience With
Brunei-Korea Investment
Group Cancelled

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Manila - Investment groups of Brunei and Korea who are currently in the Philippines had to cancel their scheduled audience with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at about 9 am yesterday. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Indonesian police arrest more JI suspects
Jakarta - Indonesian police said they had arrested "more than one" suspected members of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) extremist network.

OTHER REPORTS

Woman swallows fork trying to retrieve cockroach
Jerusalem - An Israeli woman has swallowed a fork while trying to retrieve a cockroach from her throat.