Digital Diplomacy: Kuwait and Brunei discussed deeper cooperation in digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, with both sides stressing technical and institutional support and sharing best practices to grow the digital ecosystem. Cyber Skills Boost: Brunei Cybersecurity Association (BCSA) sent 11 members on a six-day overseas learning journey in Indonesia to strengthen regional cybersecurity collaboration, visiting government bodies, industry partners and universities. Banking & Community Support: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) handed over a reconstructed home under Projek Teduh in Kampong Serdang, Kota Batu, as part of its wider CSR push to improve living conditions for vulnerable families. Digital Nation Building: Brunei’s Digital Brunei 2030 forum highlighted a coordinated push across government, society, business, data and AI, with the minister calling for strong government–private sector collaboration to deliver trusted digital services. Regional Business Links: Aqualis (formerly ABL Group) completed its acquisition of SynergenOG, expanding process safety and technical risk management capabilities across Asia Pacific, including a new in-country presence in Brunei. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, promoting JAKIM-certified supplements and aiming to build consumer confidence in halal wellness products.