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The Star
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- Business
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Brunei's huge Muara Port expansion project to be completed by 2027
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): The expansion project of Brunei's Muara Port container terminal is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed as scheduled by the end of 2027, the Muara Port Company (MPC) has announced. According to the MPC, a China-Brunei joint venture established in 2017, the land reclamation and foundation work for the new terminal have progressed smoothly since its launch in August 2024. Muara Port, Brunei's only public deep-water port currently managed and operated by the MPC, is one of the flagship projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). At the construction site on Friday, the emerging new coastline in the reclamation area is clearly visible, with various heavy machinery operating in an orderly fashion. According to the MPC, the project will extend existing terminal facilities by over 300 meters, enabling Muara Port to accommodate 50,000-tonne container vessels upon completion. The MPC told Xinhua that the project will expand container berths and upgrade existing container and multipurpose terminals, which will significantly enhance the port's handling capacity and better serve Brunei's economic development and bilateral cooperation under the BRI. Brunei is a South-East Asian country with rich oil and gas resources. In 2024, Muara Port handled over 1.9 million tonnes of container cargo. - Xinhua
The Star
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Chinese cultural showcase spotlights China's shared heritage with Brunei
Ambassador of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo in a group photo. - BB BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Culture thrives through exchange, and friendship endures through mutual learning and in recent years, people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Brunei have grown increasingly vibrant and fruitful, said the Ambassador of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo. Traditional Chinese culture has been progressing in Brunei, where it continues to be passed down and developed, becoming a bridge that connects the hearts of the people. Among the platforms supporting this cause, the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Association has played a significant role in enhancing mutual understanding and friendship, he said as the guest of honour at the appreciation ceremony for the conclusion of the Brunei-Tenom-Limbang Chinese calligraphy competition. 'Tonight, we gather in friendship through culture and connected through art. In doing so, we not only carry forward the Chinese cultural tradition but also infuse it with new vitality for the times,' he added. 'Earlier this year, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah paid a state visit to China, during which both heads of state reached important consensus on jointly building a China-Brunei community with a shared future.' The ambassador added; 'At the recent Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs with Neighbouring Countries, President Xi Jinping put forward important instructions for advancing this vision, providing clear direction for China's exchanges and cooperation with neighbouring countries, including Brunei. 'The Chinese Embassy in Brunei Darussalam stands ready to work with friends from all sectors in Brunei to further elevate China-Brunei cultural exchanges and jointly paint a bright picture of enduring friendship.' The ambassador also toured the traditional Chinese culture on display including calligraphy, paintings, Chinese chess, and Chinese tea tradition. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
