Cross-border anti-scam crackdown: Operation FRONTIER+ III has wrapped up with 3,018 arrests across 10 jurisdictions and about US$752m in fraud losses targeted, with police saying nearly 102,000 bank accounts were frozen and over US$161m recovered—showing how fast scams now move across borders. Thailand travel clampdown: Thailand has approved cutting visa-free stays from 60 days back to 30 days for 54 countries (including the U.S., Australia, U.K., Canada and others), with some nations pushed to visa-on-arrival or shorter exemptions—aimed at curbing overstays, crime and illegal work. Brunei-linked business move: Inchcape has incorporated Imperial Motors Sdn Bhd in Brunei, expanding its distribution push and adding to its local automotive ecosystem. Regional economy & tech: Oman’s sovereign wealth fund says its strategic investment partnerships delivered strong 2025 returns, while ASEAN’s extreme heat roadmap spotlights passive cooling as a growing worker and city risk. Everyday consumer angle: hi! by Singtel launched a $20 roaming plan with 700GB 5G+ data across Brunei and other ASEAN destinations.