Digital Economy & Governance: Brunei’s Digital Brunei 2030 push was outlined at the Digital Brunei Economy Forum 2026, with the Transport and Infocommunications Minister stressing tighter coordination across government, business, data and AI to deliver trusted, inclusive digital services. Community & Social Support: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) continued Projek Teduh with the handover of a reconstructed home in Kampong Serdang, Kota Batu, as part of its wider community upliftment drive. Regional Cyber Skills: The Brunei Cybersecurity Association (BCSA) sent 11 members on a six-day Overseas Learning Journey in Indonesia, aimed at building practical regional cybersecurity know-how and stronger ASEAN-Japan collaboration. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, bringing JAKIM-certified supplements to boost consumer confidence in halal wellness products. Business & Energy Transition: Aqualis (formerly ABL Group) completed its acquisition of SynergenOG, adding process safety and technical risk expertise—and expanding its presence across Asia Pacific including Brunei. Agriculture & Food Security: The Department of Agriculture highlighted plans to prioritise higher-quality, higher-yield seeds to protect farmers’ incomes amid El Niño pressures, with distribution timing linked to the 2027 wet season.