Housing Delivery: Brunei’s Ministry of Development handed over keys to 300 eligible Bruneians under the national housing scheme, highlighting subsidised homes and integrated community planning as part of Brunei Vision 2035. Regional Business & Investment: Record Asset Management launched “Record Amanah,” a Sharia-compliant investment platform for institutional investors, citing prior Sharia-compliant deals including one for a Brunei client. ASEAN Work Safety Leadership: Brunei took the vice chairmanship of ASEAN-OSHNET after Vietnam transferred the Secretariat role, as the network adopted its 2026–2030 action plan for stronger occupational safety and health cooperation. Cross-border Trade Talks: India and ASEAN set strict timelines to speed up the AITIGA review in New Delhi, with India pushing for a more balanced deal amid a widening trade deficit. Local Presence in Regional Expansion: RNG Tech plans to deploy more than 800 self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries this year, including Brunei, targeting high-traffic hubs like malls and transport areas. Sports in the Region: The 13th Southeast Asian Karate Championships opened in Vietnam with Brunei among the 11 participating countries.