ASEAN Energy Shock: A new warning is landing after the Strait of Hormuz disruption pushed LNG costs in Southeast Asia from about $10–$12 per MMBtu to roughly $20.80—turning “transition fuel” into a budget pressure and forcing governments to scramble toward energy alternatives. Digital Push: China Telecom’s Asia Link Cable (ALC) has now landed in Hong Kong, linking Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia, as the region races to build faster, more resilient connectivity. ASEAN Chair Spotlight: The Philippines’ ASEAN chairship is set to take centre stage at the BusinessWorld Economic Forum on May 18, with trade, digitalisation and sustainability on the agenda. Sports (PH vs Brunei): In Karate One Youth League Manila, Francis Abundo and Kathleya Bustamante grabbed gold for the Philippines, including a dominant win over Brunei’s Wan Zuraimi Khairi. Travel Perks: Singapore Airlines’ June 1–30 “Spontaneous Escapes” list includes Brunei–Singapore routes with mile discounts.