Entrepreneurship Boost: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) launched its SEED programme for 13 participants, offering entrepreneurship training, mentorship and support aimed at building economic resilience and backing Brunei Vision 2035. Wealth Management Expansion: Singapore-based Lighthouse Canton appointed Angela Saik as Managing Director of Wealth Management, targeting rapid Southeast Asia growth and expanding advisory coverage including Brunei. Regional Connectivity for Travellers: Tune Talk rolled out its Tune Talk E-Roaming prepaid plan, letting Malaysian users use their domestic data abroad across 13 countries with auto-connect and no extra roaming package. South China Sea Diplomacy: A 14-nation coalition reaffirmed the 2016 arbitral ruling that rejects China’s maritime claims, while China slammed the statement as endorsing an “illegal” award. Myanmar Humanitarian Access: ASEAN foreign ministers heard Myanmar’s junta chief is keeping Aung San Suu Kyi in good health, and Philippines Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro said she plans a humanitarian mission to Myanmar later this year. Visa-Free Travel Updates: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for short stays, including Brunei, for up to 90 days.