Brunei Digital Policy: Digital Brunei 2030 was launched as the country’s five-year roadmap to 2030, consolidating digital government, society, business and a cross-cutting data/AI strategy under “Together Towards a Digital Brunei.” Competition Watch: The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam warned market and festival organisers against price-fixing or minimum-price rules that could breach the Competition Act. Defence Update: Brunei’s King consented to the creation of a Special Operations Command to coordinate special operations across RBAF special forces units, aligning defence planning with regional and global shifts. Healthcare & Tourism Links: Gleneagles JPMC expanded its medical tourism outreach into East Kalimantan via partnerships with local hospitals and banking clients. Regional Economy: AMRO kept Asean+3 growth at 4% for 2026-27 but revised Brunei’s forecast up to 2.3% for 2026, while flagging Middle East risks. ASEAN Connectivity: Cambodia chaired the 35th ASEAN Customs Directors-General Meeting, pushing stronger customs cooperation amid global uncertainty.