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SEA Games Day 2: Vietnam wins 10 gold medals in athletics, gymnastics, martial arts and swimming

SEA Games Day 2: Vietnam wins 10 gold medals in athletics, gymnastics, martial arts and swimming

Vietnamese competitors won 10 more gold medals on the second official competition day of the 33rd SEA Games on Thursday in athletics, karate, taekwondo, ju jit-su, gymnastics and swimming.
Which country has hosted the most SEA Games?

Which country has hosted the most SEA Games?

Vietnam's Party leader hosts Sultan of Brunei

Vietnam's Party leader hosts Sultan of Brunei

Which Southeast Asian country has world's longest bus rapid transit system?

Which Southeast Asian country has world's longest bus rapid transit system?

The bus rapid transit (BRT) network in this country stretches more than 251 kilometers and serves up to one million passengers each day.
September 2, 2025 | 03:08 pm PT
Prince Mateen of Brunei and wife travel the world during first year of marriage

Prince Mateen of Brunei and wife travel the world during first year of marriage

Brunei’s Prince Mateen and his wife, Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah, have traveled to numerous tourist attractions around the world, particularly in Europe, after their wedding.
January 20, 2025 | 03:53 pm PT
Inside the lavish life of Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah – world’s longest-reigning living monarch

Inside the lavish life of Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah – world’s longest-reigning living monarch

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, world’s longest-reigning monarch alive, is renowned for his extravagant lifestyle, living in the largest residential palace on record with US$30 billion in estimated net worth.
January 12, 2025 | 03:23 pm PT
Quiz: How does Malaysia's water price compare to ASEAN peers?

Quiz: How does Malaysia's water price compare to ASEAN peers?

The average water tariff in Malaysia was 1.22 ringgit (US$0.27) per cubic meter in January, according to Malaysia's National Water Services Commission.
December 22, 2024 | 03:38 pm PT
Quiz: Which Southeast Asian country uses the US dollar as official currency?

Quiz: Which Southeast Asian country uses the US dollar as official currency?

The nation, one of the smallest in Asia by area, became the continent's newest nation-state after achieving full independence on May 20, 2002.
July 7, 2024 | 03:29 pm PT
Vietnam dip, Thailand enter FIFA top 100 after World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam dip, Thailand enter FIFA top 100 after World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam are expected to move down one place, while Thailand will climb two spots to enter the top 100 of the FIFA rankings, following the last two matches of the 2026 World Cup second qualifying round.
June 13, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
Sultan of Brunei boasts $5B private car collection

Sultan of Brunei boasts $5B private car collection

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei’s automobile collection, valued at an estimated US$5 billion and consisting of over 7,000 cars, is often regarded as the largest private car collection in the world.
January 10, 2024 | 03:01 am PT
Taiwan extends visa waiver for tourists from 3 Southeast Asian countries

Taiwan extends visa waiver for tourists from 3 Southeast Asian countries

Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry policy for tourists from Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei for another year to boost tourism revival.
June 30, 2023 | 08:20 pm PT
Vietnamese PM begins official Brunei visit

Vietnamese PM begins official Brunei visit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife arrived in Brunei Friday for an official two-day visit in promotion of bilateral relations between the two countries.
February 10, 2023 | 06:14 am PT
Brunei withdraw from Suzuki Cup qualifier due to Covid-19 impact

Brunei withdraw from Suzuki Cup qualifier due to Covid-19 impact

Brunei said they have pulled out of next month's Suzuki Cup qualifier as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic left them unable to prepare for the regional tournament.
November 8, 2021 | 10:40 pm PT
Greater cohesion, bloc's centrality underscore Vietnam's success as ASEAN chair

Greater cohesion, bloc's centrality underscore Vietnam's success as ASEAN chair

The effective conduct of online meetings and maintaining the bloc's centrality amidst a pandemic are Vietnam’s standout achievements as ASEAN chair, experts say.
November 17, 2020 | 07:21 am PT
Vietnam ‘lucky’ in 6-0 thrashing of Brunei: coach

Vietnam ‘lucky’ in 6-0 thrashing of Brunei: coach

Coach Park Hang-seo was neither satisfied nor happy with Vietnam’s 6-0 victory against Brunei in the team’s first match of SEA Games 2019.
November 25, 2019 | 04:41 am PT
Vietnam start SEA Games with 6-0 thrashing of Brunei

Vietnam start SEA Games with 6-0 thrashing of Brunei

Vietnam had a perfect start at SEA Games 30, earning their first three points against Brunei Monday.
November 24, 2019 | 11:27 pm PT
Brunei says it won't enforce gay death penalty after backlash

Brunei says it won't enforce gay death penalty after backlash

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Sunday extended a moratorium on the death penalty to incoming legislation prohibiting gay sex.
May 5, 2019 | 05:13 pm PT
Boycott of Brunei-owned businesses over gay sex death penalty likely to expand

Boycott of Brunei-owned businesses over gay sex death penalty likely to expand

Businesses will likely continue to shun companies owned by Brunei, as they come under pressure to honor commitments to LGBT+ rights after the sultanate imposed the death penalty for gay sex and adultery.
May 1, 2019 | 05:19 pm PT
European Parliament condemns Brunei over 'retrograde' death penalty for gay sex

European Parliament condemns Brunei over 'retrograde' death penalty for gay sex

The European Parliament on Thursday strongly condemned Brunei for introducing "retrograde" Islamic laws that punish gay sex and adultery with death by stoning.
April 18, 2019 | 06:16 pm PT
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