Digital Diplomacy: Kuwait and Brunei agreed to deepen cooperation on digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, with Kuwait ready to provide technical and institutional support and both sides flagging the “Sahel” programme for closer digital governance ties. Cyber Skills Boost: Brunei’s Cybersecurity Association sent 11 members on a six-day overseas learning journey in Indonesia to build regional cybersecurity know-how and partnerships under the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance. Local Community Support: BIBD handed over a reconstructed home under Projek Teduh in Kampong Serdang, Kota Batu, reinforcing its push to uplift vulnerable families through CSR. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, promoting JAKIM-certified supplements and aiming to strengthen consumer confidence. Tourism & Education Links: Miri moved to strengthen educational tourism with Malaysia’s MITA, exploring integrated packages that could also include Brunei. Regional Trade Talks: Vietnam, as CPTPP chair, hosted ministerial discussions on expansion accession talks, including with Indonesia and the Philippines.