Regional Anti-Corruption: Malaysia’s MACC will host the 22nd ASEAN Parties Against Corruption (ASEAN-PAC) Secretariat Meeting in Melaka from July 28–30, with delegates from Brunei and other ASEAN members plus UNODC, OECD and ADB to share best practices and tackle new corruption challenges. South China Sea Flashpoints: Tensions between China and the Philippines stay high after the Philippine Coast Guard accused China of firing water cannons for a second day near Scarborough Shoal, creating a “serious risk of collision,” as both sides trade claims over “control measures” and fishing rights. ASEAN Security Push: At the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, India’s Jaishankar urged “zero tolerance” for terrorism and warned that attacks on maritime shipping and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, while the US reaffirmed its South China Sea interests as ASEAN-China Code of Conduct talks aim for year-end progress. Brunei Aviation Skills: Royal Brunei Airlines and Aviation Australia signed an MoU to train future aircraft maintenance engineers under EASA Part 147, building on RB apprenticeships in Brisbane. ASEAN Mobility Snapshot: Singapore topped the Henley Passport Index again, while Brunei ranked 19th with visa-free access to 163 destinations.