Brunei-Region Police Coordination: Indonesia and Brunei police are coordinating over a fatal assault case in South Jakarta involving two Brunei nationals, with prosecutors’ instructions and police-to-police communication underway and the suspect facing possible trial in Indonesia. Sports Tragedy in the Region: Davao City officials and the Ateneo de Davao community continue mourning Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia, whose death in a drowning incident also claimed teammate Divine Adili; a Davao City Council resolution calls for a thorough, transparent, impartial investigation. Environmental Justice: A new study says deadly floods and landslides in Sumatra last year wiped out at least 7% of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population, with researchers linking the disaster’s severity to climate change and habitat loss. ASEAN Diplomacy & Investment: ASEAN diplomats visited Bangladesh’s Special Economic Zone, signalling interest in expanding regional investment and industrial cooperation. Brunei in International Ties: Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah sent a congratulatory letter to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Independence Day, reaffirming long-running bilateral relations. Energy & Trade Context: Asia’s solar output has overtaken gas for the first time, reflecting the region’s fast shift toward cleaner power.