Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei plans to link up in a multimillion dollar deal with the world's No 1 aluminium giant Alcoa Inc to diversify the sultanate’s oil based economy.                                                                    ...FULL STORY

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Tutong Town - The Telecommunications Department (JTB) has introduced a new service called "Budget Call 097".                              ...FULL STORY

Bangar - More than 1,000 children took part in the Children's Gathering in the Temburong District yesterday morning. They comprised children of various religions and races.                                                       ...FULL STORY

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