Competition Watch: Brunei’s Competition Commission (CCBD) warned event organisers and vendors against coordinating prices or setting minimum selling prices at markets and festivals, saying such terms could breach the Competition Act by restricting independent pricing. Blue Economy & Oceans: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 kicks off on 2 June at UBD’s Pro Chancellor Arts Centre, spotlighting “Ocean of Opportunities” and blue economy growth tied to fisheries, tourism, innovation, and climate resilience. Medical Tourism Links: Gleneagles Jerudong Park Medical Centre expanded its medical tourism push into Indonesia’s East Kalimantan, holding cardiac-focused sessions with RS Parikesit and Bank Danamon to strengthen cross-border healthcare ties. Regional Trade Moves: Argentina formally plans to apply to join the CPTPP, which already includes Brunei, alongside other Asia-Pacific economies. Tourism Snapshot: UN Tourism reported international arrivals rose 2% in Q1 2026, but Middle East arrivals fell 14% amid ongoing conflict-related disruption. Undersea Security: Singapore-led efforts saw 17 countries launch voluntary guidelines to protect critical underwater infrastructure, including subsea cables. Defence & Maritime Tensions: China’s coast guard said it conducted “law enforcement” patrols east of Taiwan amid Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks, escalating regional friction.