Ocean Week Brunei 2026: The event launches today (2 June) at UBD’s Pro Chancellor Arts Centre with the theme “Ocean of Opportunities: Blue Economy for a Sustainable Future,” spotlighting how Brunei’s seas can drive jobs, food security, innovation and environmental protection. Competition Watch: The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam (CCBD) warned market and festival organisers not to coordinate prices or impose minimum selling prices, saying such moves could breach the Competition Act. Medical Tourism: Gleneagles Jerudong Park Medical Centre expanded its medical tourism push into East Kalimantan via partnerships with RS Parikesit and Bank Danamon, including cardiac case discussions and health awareness sessions. Tourism Trends: UN Tourism reported international arrivals rose 2% in Q1 2026, but Middle East arrivals fell 14% after March disruptions, with wider travel growth expected to slow. Food Safety Harmonisation: APFRAS re-elected South Korea as chair and urged progress toward broader food safety regulatory harmonisation across the Asia-Pacific. Regional Security: Singapore-backed efforts to protect undersea cables gained momentum as 17 countries launched voluntary defence guidelines for underwater infrastructure security.