Digital Transformation & AI Ties: Kuwait and Brunei’s officials met to deepen cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with Kuwait offering technical and institutional support and welcoming Brunei’s participation in initiatives like the “Sahel” programme. Cybersecurity Capacity Building: Brunei Cybersecurity Association (BCSA) sent 11 members on a six-day overseas learning journey in Indonesia to strengthen regional cybersecurity skills and collaboration under the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance. Digital Brunei 2030: Brunei’s minister said Digital Brunei 2030 will align digital approaches across government, society, business, data and AI, stressing government-private sector collaboration to deliver trusted, inclusive and commercially relevant services. Community Support: BIBD continued its Projek Teduh social initiative with the handover of a reconstructed home in Kampong Serdang, completed through multi-stakeholder efforts. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, highlighting JAKIM-certified supplements and aiming to boost consumer confidence in halal wellness products. Regional Business & Finance: BlueFive Capital and Al Murjan completed a deal to create a global Islamic finance platform, with Brunei among targeted Southeast Asian markets. Regional Context: World Bank reclassified Vietnam and the Philippines as upper-middle-income economies, while Brunei and Singapore remain high-income.