Education & Innovation: Brunei’s Education Minister Hajah Romaizah Haji Mohd Salleh says the education system must evolve to stay resilient, inclusive and future-ready, with curriculum change, stronger universities and better teacher education—plus cooperation among stakeholders. Solar Push: Brunei’s Department of Energy has opened a tender for five grid-connected solar installations at government buildings in Muara, covering design, build, operation and maintenance, as the country targets 30% renewables in its electricity mix by 2035. Diplomacy Through Sport: Brunei diplomats joined a friendly football match in Dhaka with Bangladesh officials, organised under Bangladesh’s new Cultural and Sports Diplomacy Wing to strengthen people-to-people ties. Regional Security Watch: Vietnam’s construction of ports, runways and military facilities across multiple Spratly reefs is highlighted via satellite imagery, underscoring intensifying South China Sea competition that also involves Brunei among claimants. ASEAN Football Broadcasts: Laos secured FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights, while Brunei remains among the few ASEAN states still not finalising agreements. Entrepreneurship Boost: UBD relaunched its Start-Up Center and Entrepreneurship Village to help students and young entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses.