The U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan is aware that several businesses have received emails from the address us.govd@rfqtend.net from an individual claiming to represent the U.S. Embassy “Tender Section” and requesting quotations for solar generators. This is a fraudulent email. The U.S. Embassy did not send this communication and is not associated with Olivia Caswell. Tips …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with Youth Against Slavery (YAS) Brunei, hosted a public lecture titled “How We Can All Work Together to Stop Human Trafficking” at the Radisson Hotel today. Under the U.S. Speaker Program, the lecture was delivered by Ms. Sasha Larkin, Assistant Sheriff of …
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The Brunei Film Blitz is taking cinema outdoors by introducing Wayang Pacak to three locations around the Sultanate. The annual film festival launches on Friday, 9th December 2022 at Super Tree in Bangar, Temburong followed by subsequent screenings in Seria on Saturday, 10th December 2022 and Bandar Seri Begawan on Sunday, 11th December 2022. The …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with the British High Commission, handed over 40 soccer balls to the Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam on Sunday morning. The donation took place during an Inclusive Fun Fest sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and was designed to support …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam hosted a private charity auction for Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam on Sunday, November 27, that raised BND$29,500 in support of the organization’s mission to provide training, assistance, and care for individuals with special needs to allow them to achieve their full potential in …
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BRIEFING ROOM STATEMENTS & RELEASES November 15, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met on November 14 with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), in Bali, Indonesia. The two leaders spoke candidly about their respective priorities and intentions across a range of issues. President Biden explained that the United States will continue to compete vigorously with the PRC, including by investing in …
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Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, concluded his three-day visit to Brunei Darussalam on August 9. The visit was focused on enhancing security cooperation between the United States and Brunei for the mutual benefit of both countries and in defense of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. On August 8, Admiral …
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) welcomed the U.S. Ambassador and other foreign dignitaries to Brunei onboard today. The U.S. Navy ship is berthed at the Muara Port from July 22 – 26, as she makes a port call to Brunei in honor of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei’s 76th birthday. …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam, through its EducationUSA advising service, held a pre-departure orientation for all U.S.-bound students today at the Cesar Hall in Mulia Hotel Brunei in Kg. Anggerek Desa. About 50 scholarship recipients and self-funded students who are preparing to travel to the United States to further …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam hosted a celebration of the 246th Independence Day of the United States on June 15. The event was held at the official residence of U.S. Ambassador Caryn McClelland. The Independence Day reception was attended by the Minister of Health, The Honorable Dato Seri Setia …
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The first Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) hosted a graduation ceremony on Thursday, 9 June at the VIP Hall located at Rizqun International Hotel, for candidate who have successfully completed the AWE program and to announce the top three women owned businesses that will each receive USD3,000 in seed funding. This event also marks the …
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After a series of pre-engagement virtual activities focused on climate issues in Southeast Asia, the 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) Summit Brunei kicked off today for over 100 participants from all 10 ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste. The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam partnered with Big BWN Project and Malaysia-based Biji-biji Initiative in creating …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam welcomed 18 youth representatives from environmental NGOs to the Embassy to discuss ocean conservation and environmental sustainability in conjunction with Earth Day on April 22. The youth were joined by U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Emily Fleckner and Public Affairs Officer Jeff Barrus. …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam hosted a Sungkai, or Iftar, for U.S. exchange program alumni, colleagues from government agencies, NGO leaders, civil society representatives, educators and media representatives at De ‘Olde Cottage in Kiulap on April 20, 2022. United States Ambassador-designate Caryn McClelland welcomed guests to the event by …
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The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce a call for grant proposals through its Small Grants Program to implement innovative initiatives that support key priorities of the United States Government. These grants can fund small projects up to US$30,000. The deadline for proposal submission is May 9, 2022. The Embassy encourages interested individuals …
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The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce that Aminudin Zaki Dato Abdul Rahman, Deputy Senior Counsel and Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Attorney General’s Chambers, has successfully completed an International Visitor Leadership Program on combating trafficking in persons. Zaki was one of 29 law enforcement officers from across the globe to participate in the …
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The AdvocaSEA Camp concluded on Friday, March 4, 2022 with a closing ceremony held at Parkview Hotel with U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer, Jeff Barrus in attendance as the guest of honor. The five-day event camp was organized by Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) Brunei with support from the U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan through its …
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The USS JACKSON of the United States Navy (USN) made a logistics port of call to Brunei Darussalam from 14th – 16th January 2022. Along with the visit, the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and USN have successfully conducted the Passage Exercise (PASSEX), on 13th January 2022, between KDB DARUTTAQWA and USS JACKSON. All planning and coordination meetings for the PASSEX was …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam concluded a two-day virtual training on human trafficking prevention today for more than 40 Bruneian investigators, prosecutors, police officers, and government employees involved in the fight against TIP. The virtual training was held January 12-13 in commemoration of U.S. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, …
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Apply for the YSEALI Summit The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam is partnering with Big BWN Project and Malaysia-based Biji-biji Initiative to launch the Brunei Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative ( YSEAL I) Summit 2022, which will run from March to September 2022. The Summit will focus on climate change issues in Southeast Asia, and …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Bandar Seri Begawan and Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) announced the first cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs in Brunei today. The 30 women selected will participate for up to six months in a facilitated training and mentoring program designed to help them start and grow their …
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Apply for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs The U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan is partnering with Darussalam Enterprise (DARe) to launch the global Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Brunei for the first time in October. AWE will provide fully-sponsored training and mentoring for several months to women starting up their own businesses through an online training platform called DreamBuilder. The DreamBuilder program was designed by Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management of Arizona State University as an online entrepreneurship training program …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam hosted a celebration of the 245th Independence Day of the United States on June 30 with the theme of “The Great American West.” The event was held at Indera Samudra Hall at the Empire Hotel and Country Club. The Independence Day reception was attended …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam gave students at Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Secondary School the chance to play a new online game to raise awareness of the dangers of online disinformation on June 24, 2021. Up to 69 Year 10 students participated in a game of Harmony Square. …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam, through its EducationUSA advising service, held a pre-departure orientation for all U.S.-bound students on June 4, 2021 at the Mawar Satu Hall in Mulia Hotel Brunei in Kg. Anggerek Desa. About 50 scholarship and self-funded students who are preparing to travel to the United …
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READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON May 3, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Bruneian Foreign Minister II Dato Erywan Yusof on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministerial in London. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister II Erywan reaffirmed our countries’ longstanding friendship and cooperation and discussed issues …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam hosted an Iftar, or Sungkai, event with U.S. exchange program alumni, colleagues from several government agencies, NGO leaders and media representatives at De ‘Olde Cottage in Kampung Kiulap today. Public Affairs Officer Jeff Barrus welcomed guests to the event by sharing, “In the United …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam donated a collection of books to the Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA) Library today as part of the launch of a new American Shelf at the UNISSA Library. In a handover ceremony, the U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Emily Flecker, passed the collection of scholarly books relating to Islamic studies and Islam in the United States to the UNISSA Deputy …
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The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce that Norazlan Othman, a journalist with the Borneo Bulletin, has successfully completed a 2020 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Othman was one of 10 journalists across East-Asia Pacific and South Central Asia regions to …
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Ahead of the release of Disney’s newest animated feature film “Raya and the Last Dragon,” the Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam and Mahakarya Institute of the Arts Asia (MIAA) hosted an exclusive storytelling masterclass on March 2. The virtual masterclass was led by screenwriters Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim, and …
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November 3, 2020 is Election Day. Are you ready to vote? All overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot …
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PRESS STATEMENT SECRETARY OF STATE, MICHAEL R. POMPEO SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 America has long been a friend to ASEAN countries. At the ASEAN-U.S. Foreign Ministers’ meeting recently, I reaffirmed U.S. support for ASEAN’s role at the heart of the Indo-Pacific. The ASEAN Outlook for the Indo-Pacific and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy share a respect for …
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PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 6, 2020 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am pleased to congratulate the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Secretariat on the 53rd anniversary of the founding of ASEAN on August 8. …
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READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 4, 2020 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Bruneian Foreign Minister II Erywan Yusof. Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed U.S. support for Southeast Asian coastal states upholding their sovereign rights and interests under international law and stressed U.S. …
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For Immediate Release March 31, 2020 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson As the leader in the global health and humanitarian response to COVID-19, the United States has acted swiftly to support our ASEAN partners in combating the COVID-19 virus. Since the outbreak began, the U.S. government has provided approximately $18.3 million in …
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On October 28, 2019, U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Matthew J. Matthews visited Dato Mohammad Yassin Primary School in Mentiri to donate children’s books and English teaching resources to the school library. Ambassador Matthews was welcomed by Deputy Principals Mohammad Razaliegh and Hjh Rozita Hj Md Daud, along with 150 students and teachers from Preschool …
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October 11, 2019 – The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) “Generation Workshop: Advancing Gender Equality” announced five winners who will receive funding for their transnational project proposals to improve their communities and the wider region. The central goal of the workshop was to create a network of emerging leaders working together across national borders to promote the advancement of women …
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October 8, 2019 – The U.S Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan launched the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation Workshop: Advancing Gender Equality, held from 7-11 October, 2019 with implementing partner Wedu , an organization specializing in women’s leadership development and mentorship. Bringing together 50 emerging leaders from all the eleven YSEALI member countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce the latest participant in the 2019 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) , the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Mr. Haji Mohammad Termizi bin Dr. Haji Awg Mohammad Yusop, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Head of International Affairs, INTERPOL & ASEANAPOL at the …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Bandar Seri Begawan is pleased to announce that the 2019 Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program recipient is Dr. Mohd Hilmy Baihaqy bin Haji Yussof. As part of the program, Dr. Hilmy will spend four months furthering his research on the role of Islamic Education at Temple University …
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August 19, 2019 – U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Matthew J. Matthews, launched the American Shelf at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) Library with Acting Vice-Chancellor Haji Ady Syarmin bin Haji Md Taib. Ambassador Matthews gave remarks at the event. “The goal of the American Shelf is to provide information and resources about the United States, …
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July 3, 2019 – U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Matthew J. Matthews hosted a celebration of the 243rd Independence Day of the United States with the theme of “People-to-People Connections,” illuminating the professional, educational, and cultural ties between Bruneians and Americans. The Independence Day reception was attended by Guest of Honor Dato Seri Setia Awang …
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June 28, 2019 – The U.S. Embassy’s academic advising service, EducationUSA , hosted a Pre-Departure Orientation for students in Brunei Darussalam who will study in the United States for the 2019-2020 academic year. Students from Brunei will be attending a wide range of institutions in the United States, from Ivy League universities to community colleges, learning …
Read More» ASAN, Guam (April 18, 2019) – The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to conduct anexercise with Airmen and aircraft operating from Guam, Tinian, Saipan, TheFederated States of Micronesia (Yap) and Palau from April 22-26.The exercise, called Resilient Typhoon, involves fighter and mobilityaircraft gathering at and then dispersing from Andersen Air Force Base,Guam, to airfields across …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce the latest participants for the 2019 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) , the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Mr. Christopher Ng Ming Yew, Deputy Senior Counsel at the Attorney-General’s Chambers, and Ms. Dk. Kemariah binti Pg. Haji Duraman, Owner of Kunyit7 Lodge …
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On February 26, 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the sixth U.S. Higher Education Fair in the Songket Hall of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. The event was launched by U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan Chargé d’Affaires, Scott Woodard, with Guest of Honor Ministry of Education Director General of …
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American screenwriter Mark Shepherd visited Brunei Darussalam as a U.S. Arts Envoy sponsored by the Department of State. During his visit, Mark Shepherd led cinema production workshops and other activities as part of the Brunei Film Blitz 2018 organized by Origin Artistic Management. Mark Shepherd is a successful screenwriter for television and film with extensive industry experience. He serves as Associate …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce the latest participant in the 2018 International Visitor Leadership Program, the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Ms. Mazveen Kaur Saggu, Executive Officer at the Ministry of Defense, will visit the United States from September 24 to October …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan is announcing an open competition for organizations to submit applications to develop and implement a three-day 2019 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation Workshop: Advancing Gender Equality, pending the availability of funds. Under the theme of Civic Engagement, this workshop will include both men and women seeking to identify …
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The Embassy of the United States of America in Bandar Seri Begawan is pleased to announce that the 2018 Fulbright Foreign Student Program recipient is Awangku Muhammad Aizat Pengiran Yasmin. Ak. Aizat will begin a two-year graduate study program at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale in Illinois in August. Chargé d’Affaires Scott E. Woodard, recently …
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U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Craig Allen hosted a celebration of the 242nd Independence Day of the United States on July 3 at the Royal Berkshire Hall at the Royal Brunei Polo and Riding Club in Jerudong. Highlighting creativity and progress, the Ambassador’s remarks focused on the theme of “American Innovation” from the Declaration of Independence …
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The United States and Brunei Darussalam held their Third Senior Officials’ Dialogue on June 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton led the U.S. delegation, which included representatives and experts from various U.S. government agencies. Bruneian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II Dato …
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On Friday, May 11, the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Craig Allen, hosted an alumni event at his residence attended by more than 80 alumni of U.S. government exchange programs from Brunei Darussalam. The event brought together alumni from various exchange programs, including the Fulbright Program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Southeast Asian …
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On March 6, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the fifth U.S. Higher Education Fair in the Songket Hall of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. The U.S. Higher Education Fair included representatives from U.S. universities and colleges with diverse educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels. U.S. …
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On September 30, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the fourth Let’s Go America! showcase which featured the first U.S. Community College Fair, held in the Mutiara Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel. This year’s Let’s Go America! showcase included representatives from seven U.S. community colleges which offer accessible and affordable …
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On September 29, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan organized an Alumni Conference and Networking Reception at the Radisson Hotel, as part of its annual ‘Let’s Go America!’ event. Now in its fourth year, ‘Let’s Go America!’ is an annual public diplomacy initiative organized by the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan to …
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The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan hosted a speaker program and workshop on September 13 and 14, 2017, for local media and media students on Responsible Journalism with U.S. speaker, Dr. Deni Elliot. The two-day workshop was held at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam and the Radisson Hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan. Dr. Elliot is …
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U.S. Embassy Celebrates 241st Independence Day of the United States of America
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On May 19, the U.S. Embassy’s academic advising service, EducationUSA, hosted a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for students in Brunei Darussalam who plan to study in the United States for the 2017-2018 academic year. The orientation was held at Collective Art Events in Gadong. The PDO assisted students in preparing for their move from Brunei to the …
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The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan recently organized the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation GR3EN Workshop which was held February 25 to February 28, 2017. The workshop was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and funded through a Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Embassy in Brunei Darussalam to AGREA for administration of …
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On February 8, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the fourth major U.S. Higher Education Fair in the Songket Hall of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. The U.S. Higher Education Fair also took place the following day on February 9 at Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Ali (SMSA) in Kuala Belait. …
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September 28, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, in collaboration with Darussalam Enterprise (DARE), is hosting a two-day program with Ms. Zeena Altalib, founder and director of http://www.primomoda.com/ . Zeena is a seasoned fashion and merchandising expert who has over 10 years of experience in retailing operations, fashion design, product sourcing, and supply …
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September 21, 2016 – U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Craig Allen hosted an event to celebrate the 240th Independence Day of the United States with the theme of “Celebrating America: The Birthplace of Jazz.” The event was held in the Indera Samudra Hall at the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong. The Independence Day …
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September 8, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy’s academic advising office, EducationUSA, hosted their annual EducationUSA Interactive Session for career teachers and school counselors. The event was held at Mutiara Hall in the Radisson Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan, and provided updates on trends in Higher Education in the United States, as well as key info on …
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August 16, 2016 – The Embassy of the United States of America in Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce the latest participant in the 2016 International Visitor Leadership Program, the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Commander Sonny Iskandar Rasani, Commanding Officer of KDB Darussalam in the Royal Brunei Navy, will visit the …
Read More» June 3, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy’s academic advising service, EducationUSA, hosted a pre-departure orientation for students in Brunei Darussalam who will attend universities in the United States this August. The event was held at The Collective Makerspace in Gadong. The orientation was held to prepare and advise students and parents on what to expect …
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April 29, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan hosted a gala networking event for alumni of exchange programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The event took place at the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. Through its Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the U.S. Department of State runs more than …
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February 29, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and EducationUSA hosted the third major U.S. Higher Education Fair in the Songket Hall of the Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong. The U.S. Higher Education Fair featured representatives from 13 U.S. universities and colleges with diverse educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate (post-graduate) …
Read More» February 23, 2016 – On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to the people of Brunei Darussalam as you celebrate your 32nd National Day this February 23rd. Our historic ties and friendship continue to strengthen. We look forward to growing our relationship in many vital …
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