Brunei-ASEAN Business: Record Asset Management’s Record Amanah launches as a Sharia-compliant investment platform for institutional investors, initially targeting private markets and private equity, with the group citing a recent Brunei deal as it expands. Regional Investment: Oman Investment Authority and Jordan’s Social Security Investment Fund set up an Omani-Jordanian investment company with RO38.5 million capital, aiming to back sectors like ICT, energy, mining, tourism and logistics. Trade Talks: India and ASEAN push ahead with a faster review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement, setting strict timelines for chapters including market access, rules of origin and customs procedures. ASEAN Labour & Safety: Vietnam hosts key ASEAN-OSHNET meetings, with chairmanship shifting from Thailand to Vietnam and Brunei taking the vice chair and secretariat role for 2026–2029. Brunei Spotlights in Tech/Health: RNG Tech plans to deploy 800+ self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries including Brunei, focusing on high-traffic sites. Digital Travel Rules: The US updates Visa Waiver Programme entry requirements, while Saudi Arabia rolls out its 2026 eVisa system for eligible travellers.