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Hassanal Bolkiah

Hassanal Bolkiah
Hassanal Bolkiah
The latest news, stories and updates on Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's longest-reigning monarchs.
Born
15 Jul 1946
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Politics
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Sultan of Brunei
Construction continues on a new container terminal at Muara Port in Brunei. The project to expand the port is reportedly on track to be completed by the end of 2027. Photo: Xinhua
China exports

China presses ahead with Southeast Asia port expansion as US tensions simmer

The huge project in Brunei comes as China vies to fend off US pressure and ramp up exports to Southeast Asia.

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Brunei Darussalam

Brunei’s 78-year-old sultan discharged from hospital in Malaysia

Brunei Darussalam

Brunei’s 78-year-old sultan hospitalised in Malaysia

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Asean

‘Concerned’ Asean leaders fail to issue fresh condemnation of Myanmar’s junta

Southeast Asia’s leaders reaffirm the bloc’s backing of a so-called five-point consensus as a road map for resolving Myanmar’s crisis.

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Southeast Asian leaders pose for a family photo at the Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Philippines

Philippines, Brunei boost maritime ties, with eye on Beijing in South China Sea

The deal involves development of maritime capabilities through joint skills training, as well as research and information sharing.

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Royalty

Prince Mateen of Brunei’s watch collection, from Patek Philippe to Rolex

The prince’s favourite piece appears to be a black Casio G-Shock that goes for US$300 – modest, for a royal family reportedly worth US$28 billion

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Singapore

Singapore jeweller behind Bruneian princess’ tiara basks in royal wedding glam

The tiara made of 18-carat gold and 838 diamonds first made its appearance at Princess Azemah Bolkiah’s wedding last year.

Brunei Princess Anisha Rosnah at her wedding ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, on January 14. Prince Abdul Mateen weds his fiancee in a lavish 10-day celebration. Photo: EPA-EFE
Royalty

What happened at Prince Mateen of Brunei’s overwhelmingly opulent 10-day wedding

Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei is officially off the market, as the man once known as Asia’s most eligible bachelor has tied the knot with his ‘commoner’ wife, Anisha Isa-Kalebic

Royalty

‘I’m very happy for him’: leaders, royals grace Brunei prince’s wedding

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and royals from the Middle East among guests who attended the glittering event at the palace.

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Fame and celebrity

Newlywed ‘cultural Instagrammer’ prince leaves Brunei’s Gen Z smitten

The newlywed monarch, who flies in fighter jets and drives speedboats, has boosted efforts to make the royal family relevant to the country’s younger generation.

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen drives a speedboat in Italy. Photo: Instagram/tmski
Royalty

‘Like a fairy tale’: Brunei prince marries commoner as royal event nears climax

A marriage ceremony for the polo-playing monarch and Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah was held inside a gold-domed mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan.

People wave to a car carrying Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah after his son’s wedding at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Royalty

Prince Mateen of Brunei’s upcoming 10-day wedding extravaganza

The first royal wedding of the year is set to commence this Sunday, and it’s taking place in Brunei this time round – here’s what we know about Prince Abdul Mateen’s lavish bash

Weddings

Asia’s most eligible bachelor Prince Mateen is getting married!

Asia’s most eligible bachelor Prince Mateen is a trained helicopter pilot, polo player and a major in the Royal Brunei Air Force – so who’s the lucky lady he’s marrying?

Australia

Australia’s appetite for Asean trade set to grow as mindsets change: experts

Businesses rushing to find alternative manufacturing hubs outside China and maturing of Asean economies could change Australian mindsets, former trade chief Andrew Robb says.

Shipping containers at the Port of Brisbane in Australia. Photo: Bloomberg
Sri Lanka

Asia has 14 of the world’s top 25 shortest countries – can you guess who’s No 1?

There’s around a 20cm difference between children in the tallest and shortest nations, studies have found. Genes are part of the reason, but environmental factors such as poor diet could be more important.

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A girl uses her hand to measure her height. Average heights in several nations have both risen and fallen over recent decades. Photo: Shutterstock
Fame and celebrity

Meet the Asian royals who dazzled at King Charles’ coronation

King Charles’ coronation saw many Asian royals dazzling in uniforms, traditional dresses and suits … from Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino to Thailand’s Queen Suthida

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia’s Anwar sworn in as new PM; says China ties will be ‘enhanced’

Pakatan Harapan’s chief has been sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister, after five days of political uncertainty.

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Royalty

5 richest queens of all time – net worths, ranked: Empress Wu to Cleopatra

No, not Queen Elizabeth – meet the richest female monarchs in history, from trillionaires Empress Wu and Catherine the Great, to the powerful Cleopatra and Isabella of Spain

Hatshepsut, Catherine the Great, Empress Wu, Isabella of Spain and Cleopatra were the five richest queens in history ... so how much would they have had in the bank today? Photos: Handout; Mary Evans Picture Library; @queen_isabella_of_spain/Instagram; @Egypteinsolite, @lifeofcleopatra/Twitter
US-China relations

As US and China vie for Asia-Pacific sway, France warns against divided world

US Vice-President Kamala Harris and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reiterated Asia-Pacific commitments as leaders gather for the Apec summit.

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Royalty

5 of the Sultan of Brunei’s most lavish supercars – out of his 7,000 rides

With a net worth of US$30 billion and a garage of over 7,000 cars, the Sultan of Brunei is no stranger to luxury wheels – here are five of his most extravagant and rare rides

Queen Elizabeth II

‘A good show’: why Asians in ex-British colonies tuned in to queen’s funeral

Despite intense discussions in the last week over the ills left behind in Asia during British colonial rule, millions of people from Singapore to India watched the pomp and ceremony of the queen’s funeral. What’s behind Asia’s colonial nostalgia?

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Rather than colonial legacies or memories, many Asians said they were drawn by the pomp and ceremony of the funeral at Westminster Abbey. Photo: AP
Queen Elizabeth II

Queen funeral an opportunity for UK, Asia to strengthen ‘delicate Commonwealth links’

Monday’s funeral will bring together leaders and royalty from around the world, including Asia, but representatives from Russia and Myanmar are not invited.

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People queue in London on Friday to pay their respects to late Queen Elizabeth II. Her funeral will take place on Monday. Photo: AP
Private jets

14 most extravagant celebrity private jets – from Kim K to Elon Musk

Kim K and Elon Musk own Gulfstreams, while Donald Trump and Joseph Lau opted for Boeings … so which billionaire owns the most extravagant private jet?

Royalty

Meet Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise, newly engaged to a spirit guide

Märtha Louise is something of a black sheep, fulfilling her royal duties half the time and opening eyebrow-raising businesses and writing books the rest – and now she’s engaged to a ‘spirit guru’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Trouble in paradise? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent bad luck

The Sussexes have faced some bad luck lately, from cancelled Netflix shows to Meghan’s failed blog relaunch … what’s going on?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, started Archewell together. Photo: AP
Royalty

Meet Prince Achileas-Andreas, the hunky royal of Greece and Denmark

He’s the son of Hong Kong-raised Crown Princess Marie-Chantal and Crown Prince Pavlos … here are 5 things to know about the handsome, jet-setting royal

Prince Achileas-Andreas is the 21-year-old son of Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece. Photo: @achi_of_greece/Instagram
Royalty

The price of royalty: new details about Princess Charlene’s health scare revealed

Princess Charlene has had a tough year with health concerns, but could she really be getting paid by Prince Albert for her return?

Crazy Rich Asians

Who is the richest Crazy Rich Asians cast member in 2022? Net worths, ranked

Crazy Rich Asians 2? As hype builds for a long-awaited sequel, we work out who is the richest OG cast member to date – from Michelle Yeoh to Henry Golding

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