Behind the world's largest royal palace lies a nation where queerness is outlawed and life unfolds on stilts above crocodile-filled waters. One gay man went to see it for himself.

The small Southeast Asian nation of Brunei has for several years been home to one of the world’s most swoon-worthy royals and one of Asia’s “most eligible bachelors”—though Prince Abdul Mateen, who is ...

Tucked away in the heart of Southeast Asia, Borneo is one of the most remarkable islands on Earth. It’s the only island shared by three countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. Borneo is bursting ...

The Sultan of Brunei's son has tied the knot in the first major royal wedding of the year Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most ...

Brunei’s economy grew stronger in 2024 at 4.2 per cent and is projected to grow at a similar rate in 2025. The key drivers of this growth are the continuing expansion in non-oil-and-gas (non-O&G) and ...

The world’s largest islands are among the most fascinating landmasses on Earth. An island is a landmass smaller than a continent and surrounded by water. While many islands form naturally, some, such ...

Brunei experienced strong economic growth in 2024, buoyed predominantly by its oil and gas sectors, though sustaining this growth in the near future may prove challenging. The nation is recognising ...

A group of citizen scientists, students and nature enthusiasts were led through the rainforests of Brunei to search for undiscovered species. Sotiris Kountouras Taxon Expeditions Armed with hiking ...

A 30 MW solar park is under development in Brunei. Seri Suria Power (B) Sdn. Bhd., a newly formed joint venture, will build and operate the project. The company is owned by Atlantic Blue Sdn. Bhd, a ...

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah speaks to the audience next to Queen Saleha during his 73rd birthday celebrations, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, July 15, 2019 (AP photo by Ahim Rani). Both Saudi ...