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Land transport White Paper set out

16th December, 2014
THE Minister of Communication yesterday launched the “White Paper” for land transport which will pave the way for reduction of Bruneian’s dependency on cars, prevention of traffic jams, achieving sustainable society, and strengthening governance.

Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Abdullah Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar said the “white paper” sets out a series ofpolicies under seven strategic themes which will provide the basis for the development of specific national transport policies […]

MRT/LRT not feasible for Brunei

October 21, 2014
News
Brunei | Land Transport Master Plan | LRT | MRT | SQW | SQW China | Transportation

21st October 2014, BASED on the findings in the National Master Plan for a Sustainable Land Transportation System For Brunei Darussalam conducted by the Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies (CSPS), a MRT or LRT system is not feasible for the country because of low population density and high price tag of the system.

Brunei to Overhaul Land Transport System

21st October 2014, BRUNEI will overhaul its land transport system under a new master plan that promises a more integrated, rapid and efficient transport network. The Land Transport Master Plan sets out to reduce car dependency by improving public transport, including a bus rapid transit system with four major lines operating across the Brunei-Muara district.

BINA mulls compensation for relocated tenants

June 12, 2014
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Brunei | Green Industries | SQW | SQW China | Tenants

12th June 2014, THE Brunei Industrial Development Authority (BINA) will look into the possibility of compensating tenants and businesses that will have to be relocated as part of the government’s move to create “themed” industrial sites.

Brunei, China Sign An MoU To Develop Halal Food Sector

Brunei Darrussalam: The Halal Industry and Bio Industry are among the sectors identified for expansion in the Government’s effort to diversify the economy. Development of the two industries will not only contribute to the nation’s gross domestic product but also create job opportunities to Bruneians.

MIPR briefs council members ahead of LegCo meetings

11th February 2014, THE Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) held a closed door dialogue session with Legislative Council (LegCo) members in anticipation for the upcoming LegCo sessions. The MIPR minister, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Hj Yahya Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, briefed the LegCo members on the current progress of development projects and updates on issues identified.

Brunei Agro-Technology Park now renamed as Bio-Innovation Corridor

11th February 2014, THE Brunei Agro-Technology Park (BATP) will be known as the BioInnovation Corridor (BIC) said the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources at a dialogue session with Legislative Council members yesterday at the Setia Pahlawan Hall at the ministry.

Agro-tech park hopes to attract more foreign direct investment

20th August 2012, THE establishment of the Brunei Agro-Technology Park (ATP) as a “one-stop shop” is hoped to attract more foreign direct investment (FDIs) into the Sultanate, particularly in the field of agro-technology, said Minister of Industry and Primary Resources yesterday.

SQW China to undertake 12-mth study

6th June 2012, Consultants to research on sustainable land transport system, THE CSPS, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communication and Development, has commissioned a consultant, SQW China, for a study entitled “Review to Formulate a Roadmap and Draft Masterplan for a Sustainable Land Transportation System” in Brunei.

Brunei’s Agro-Tech Park under way

April 20, 2011
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Agro | Brunei | SQW

20th April 2011, Work has finally begun on the much anticipated Brunei Agro-Technology Park (BATP), envisioned to be a massive 500-hectare “hi-tech” one-stop industrial community which is expected to boost the country’s agricultural output to an estimated $2.7 billion by 2023. The multi-million dollar project’s first phase, 50 hectares of research, logistics and processing clusters situated in the southern tip of the site in Kg Tungku, is scheduled for completion in January 2013.

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