Cabinet reshuffle & succession planning: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has announced a major Cabinet overhaul, appointing Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister and Prince Abdul Malik as a minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, while Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah retains his senior PMO role—moves widely read as preparing for the next generation of leadership. Digital push: Brunei also held a “Digital Brunei 2030” dialogue session to turn its national digital roadmap into measurable, citizen-focused outcomes, building on connectivity, digital payments and national digital identity work. Consumer & trade momentum: The 33rd Consumer Fair & Trade Expo (CFTE33) is set for June 24–28 at the International Convention Centre, with local MSMEs plus major showcases including Thailand and India, alongside business matchmaking for partnerships. Regional defence cooperation: A 17-nation framework called GUIDE was launched to protect critical underwater cables and infrastructure, with Brunei among participating countries. Sports in Brunei spotlight: Sabah’s Inter United FC (IUFC) won the Maxim Area International Cup 2026 in Brunei for the U-14 category, beating Indonesia’s Kutai United on penalties, while Sabah Karate Association placed third overall at a Shotokan Open Championship held in Bandar Seri Begawan.