Articles related to "Brunei"

The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach.

While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life.

Lying between the continents of Asia and Australia, Southeast Asia is an area with a rich geography, a rich history, and a varied culture.

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?

Economists put great store in certain numbers and few are more highly regarded than the Gross Domestic Product; but this may be delivering a distorted picture.

The new Airbus offering luxury suites takes off for Oz after delivery in October, business-class only on non-stop flights to L.A. and New York, SIA takes flying upmarket.

Guidelines and costs for travellers applying for and acquiring a visa to Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.

Costa Cruises will operate nine two-week voyages around southeast Asia this year, combining culture, wildlife, shopping and adventure

12,000 security personnel will be guarding the great and the good as they mingle on Cebu Island for the next Asean Summit.

The recent outbreaks of bird flu took the spotlight away from Dengue Fever related diseases and deaths. This is now an epidemic in S.E. Asia and no vaccine is available,

For 100 Years the White Rajahs Ruled Sarawak. They prevented the natives from being exploited but in so doing caused them to fall behind the rest of the British Empire.

Information on Raja Brooke, Batu & Niah Caves, Borneo, Melaka's Stadhuys, Gunung Mulu National Park, Petronas Towers Skybridge & the Hindu Shrine.

MAS plans to encourage tourists from China, India, Europe and Australia by linking them with Penang and Langkawi, while Tiger Airways opens a cheap route to Brunei.

The FAL was the rifle choice of western Europe's NATO forces as well as those of the Commonwealth. They were made in two very different versions.

The diversity within the Southeast Asian region in various aspects is a starting point to understanding its history.

America, Iran and China export less than 5% of their natural gas production while Norway ships more than 90% of its natural gas onto international trade markets.

Costa Cruises is introducing a number of 'firsts' in its new 2008 brochure, which sees the cruise line expanding into new waters.

Crystal Cruises has announced details of its spectacular 2008 world cruise, a 108-day voyage from Los Angeles to Southampton, England on board Crystal Serenity

Despite differences on regulation, APEC leaders meeting in Lima, Peru have resolved to work together to kick start the global economy after the recent financial crisis.

What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?

The Lanfang Republic was a little-known state in modern-day Indonesia. It was the first republic in Asia.

In less than three weeks the next event on the Seniors Tour will be underway in Spain. Three former Ryder Cup captains will head the strong field.

Which airline is the world's safest? Based on passenger fatalities this is an alphabetical list of the safest airlines in the world.

Multi-nation talks led by the World Trade Organization to lower global trade barriers are suspended in Doha, Quatari - perhaps never to resume.

In recent Southeast Asian History, at least three important influences in particular have had a profound effect on the region's development.

This Southeast Asia gem on the Malacca Straits coast has attracted merchants, pirates and colonialists since the 14th century and now tourists flock to sample its charms.

Leasing rainforests for conservation purposes is an alternative to national parks and reserves that provides benefits to local economies and helps combat climate change.

News media release attention grabbing headlines about trillion dollar debts and deficits. Use country GDP figures to place these scary financial headlines into context.

The league will officially begin on October 11, 2009 after the Challenge Series is over. The Slingers were off to a good start by winning the first game in the series.

Philip Eade's Sylvia, Queen of the Headhunters is an excellent biography of the outrageous Sylvia Brooke, the last Ranee of Sarawak, and her lost kingdom.

What was the significance of the 'Footprints of History' that traversed the city prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Were these real?

Tourists from Australia, NZ, Britain and Singapore are among those required to complete the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation before leaving home for the US.

The 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup preliminary draw will take place on 25 November in Durban, South Africa under the eyes of over 300 members of the world media.

China is tops in terms of GDP but falls well behind Hong Kong's GDP per capita, while Vietnam, India, Cyprus, Oman and Bahran show strong gains.

Blood undoubtedly saves many lives each year but it also carries risks, some life threatening, that recipients are rarely informed of.

Oil doesn't just move the world's economic machinery it also lubricates the globe's politics.

Around the world, groups of highly trained, anonymous soldiers train for years to carry out dangerous missions that others are not deemed able to do. But who are they?

This statistical study shows that India and Pakistan are as closed to global trade as are Afghanistan, North Korea and Burma.

Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory. It is the smallest capital city in Australia and the most northerly. Visitors flock here during the Australian winter.

Hotel Cala di Volpe, Cervo Hotel, Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, La Stazzu, Il Pepero are just a few places to rub shoulders with the wealthy on Costa Smeralda.