Shell & Brunei-linked leadership: Shell appointed Elohor Aiboni as its first Nigerian woman to become Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, taking effect 1 August 2026, after Marno de Jong steps down; Aiboni previously led Shell Nigeria’s SNEPCo and later worked in Brunei overseeing asset performance and project delivery. ASEAN-Russia push: At the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, leaders adopted the Kazan Declaration and agreed to expand cooperation through 2030, including energy, trade, workforce training and cultural ties, with Putin urging more deals in national currencies. Brunei in regional media & culture: The Chinese film “Dear You” premiered in Bandar Seri Begawan and expanded across Southeast Asia, drawing strong audience response and spotlighting the qiaopi tradition of letters and remittances. Local Brunei business spotlight: NBTKu Drive Fest 2.0 returns in Brunei (June 19–21) with Toyota test drives, family activities and limited-time promotions at the Toyota Gadong Showroom. Regional cooperation with Brunei: Sabah’s Kopeks announced plans to collaborate with Bruneian cooperatives via Brunei’s business chamber network, aiming to expand its cooperative business ties beyond Sabah. People & media: Veteran Malaysian singer Khadijah Ibrahim praised journalists as long-time pillars of her career, highlighting trust and respect between artistes and media practitioners.