Digital Transformation & AI Diplomacy: Kuwait and Brunei agreed to deepen cooperation on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with both sides pledging technical and institutional support and sharing best practices to grow their digital ecosystems. Cybersecurity Capacity Building: Brunei’s Cybersecurity Association sent 11 members on a six-day overseas learning journey in Indonesia, visiting government, industry and education partners to strengthen regional skills and collaboration. Brunei’s Digital Economy Push: The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications outlined how “Digital Brunei 2030” will align government, society, business, data and AI under Brunei Vision 2035, stressing private-sector involvement for secure, inclusive and commercially relevant services. Community Support: BIBD continued its Projek Teduh initiative with the handover of a reconstructed home in Kampong Serdang, supporting vulnerable families through partnered social development efforts. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, promoting JAKIM-certified halal wellness supplements and aiming to build consumer confidence. Regional Business & Finance: Aqualis (via Longitude) completed the acquisition of SynergenOG, adding process safety and technical risk expertise and expanding its presence across Asia Pacific, including Brunei.