Subsea Connectivity: South Korea’s Dreamline says the 8,900km AUG East cable will land in Saemangeum, with construction starting Jan 2027 and branches linked to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan, targeting completion in Q3 2029. Regional Trade Talks: India and ASEAN’s AITIGA review is pushing strict timelines in New Delhi to speed up pending chapters, as India seeks to narrow its trade deficit. Brunei in the Spotlight Abroad: Brunei’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh helped inaugurate Sheraton Dhaka’s Coastal Carnival, a seafood festival running July 8–18. Brunei-linked Business: Jackhan opened a new Ashley Sleep store in Brunei, featuring its “Ashley Sleep Match” tech-assisted mattress selection system. ASEAN–Pakistan Humanitarian: Indonesia’s embassy in Islamabad and PRCS collected over 80 blood bags in a youth-led drive, with Brunei’s envoy among attendees. Travel Rules Roundup: Japan, South Korea, UAE and China all published updated visa-free/visa-on-arrival lists and stay limits for eligible nationalities. Sports Media: AFF renewed its broadcast deal with Singapore’s Mediacorp for ASEAN United FC competitions.