Cabinet Shake-Up: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major reshuffle on June 4, creating new ministerial portfolios and appointing two younger sons as ministers—signalling possible succession planning amid wider regional energy pressure. Digital Nation-Building: The Digital Brunei Council released “Digital Brunei 2030,” a five-year transformation plan to guide government, society, business and data/AI strategy through 2030. Competition Watch: Brunei’s Competition Commission warned market and festival organisers against price-setting or minimum-price rules for vendors, saying such moves could breach the Competition Act. Blue Economy Push: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 was launched at UBD, kicking off a month-long programme focused on ocean sustainability, marine conservation and blue-economy opportunities. Regional Economy Outlook: AMRO kept Asean+3 growth steady but revised forecasts for several economies, including Brunei, as policymakers brace for risks from the Middle East crisis. Cross-Border Healthcare: Gleneagles Jerudong Park Medical Centre expanded medical tourism outreach into East Kalimantan, holding cardiac-focused sessions with local partners.