Digital Cooperation: Kuwait and Brunei’s officials met to strengthen ties in digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, with Brunei highlighting participation in Kuwait’s “Sahel” programme for digital governance know-how. ASEAN Workplace Safety: Vietnam is hosting two ASEAN-OSHNET meetings in Da Nang (July 7–9), with Brunei set to take over the network secretariat role for 2026–2027. Cyber Skills for Brunei: The Brunei Cybersecurity Association sent 11 members on a six-day learning journey in Indonesia to build regional cybersecurity links and share practices. Banking & Community Support: BIBD handed over a reconstructed home under its Projek Teduh initiative in Kampong Serdang, supporting vulnerable families through partnered CSR work. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, promoting JAKIM-certified supplements and consumer confidence. Regional Business & Trade: CPTPP talks advanced as Vietnam, the 2026 chair, pushed accession discussions involving Indonesia and the Philippines, while the Philippines’ new upper-middle-income status raised questions about whether growth is translating into everyday security and jobs. Tourism & Culture: Indonesia’s cruise options are expanding, while Batam hosted a Malay arts festival drawing participants from Brunei and beyond.