· May, 2008

Stories about Brunei from May, 2008

Southeast Asia: Coping with the rice and food crisis

Food prices continue to rise in the world market. Southeast Asian governments are now re-examining their food and agricultural policies in order to prevent consumer panic and social unrest. Bloggers are discussing the food crisis and its impact in the region.

21 May 2008

Brunei: Energy conservation marathon

Brunei Lifestyle announces Brunei’s half-day energy conservation marathon next week. “Bruneians are urged to take part in the ‘e-Saving’ drive simply by turning off unused electrical appliances, use them in...

16 May 2008

Brunei: Rubber industry

The Daily Brunei Resources note that many Bruneians have forgotten that it was coal, rubber and cutch which sustained their country a century ago.

1 May 2008