ASEAN-India Trade Talks: India and ASEAN pushed ahead with the 13th ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review in New Delhi, setting time-bound targets to speed up unresolved chapters and modernise the pact as both sides aim for more resilient supply chains; Brunei and other ASEAN members attended. Brunei Business & Finance: PwC Philippines admitted four new partners, including Dylan Yee in Brunei, as the firm strengthens assurance leadership across the region. Sharia-Compliant Investing: Record Asset Management launched “Record Amanah,” a Sharia-compliant private markets and private equity platform for institutional investors, following Record’s recent Sharia-linked deal for a Brunei client. Regional Investment Push: Oman and Jordan signed an agreement to create a joint investment company (RO38.5 million / $100 million) targeting sectors like IT, agriculture, healthcare, energy, mining, tourism and logistics. Local Spotlight: Brunei’s Sultan marks his 80th birthday this July, with district-wide ceremonies and royal visits drawing national attention. ASEAN Labour Safety: Brunei took the vice chair and the Secretariat role for 2026–2029 at the ASEAN-OSHNET meeting in Da Nang, with a new 2026–2030 action plan adopted.