Brunei–Malaysia Security: Sarawak Police and the Royal Brunei Police Force strengthened cooperation to tackle cross-border crime, agreeing on tighter intelligence sharing, coordinated land and maritime operations, better search-and-rescue, and smoother detainee transfer procedures. Digital Tourism Push: Brunei launched “Nakhoda,” a digital marketplace for local tourism operators with cashless payments and an AI trip planner, aimed at fixing fragmented online listings ahead of Visit Brunei Year 2027. Education & Skills: ACER and Brunei rolled out the Brunei Darussalam Digital Literacy Standards (BDDLS) for Years 1–11, including embedded AI literacy and updated ICT and Business/Art/Technology curricula with teacher guides. Oil & Gas Exploration: TGS won exclusive rights for a new multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore Brunei to help assess resources and support future licensing rounds. Property Market: Brunei’s Residential Property Price Index rose 13% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with most purchases in Brunei-Muara.