Defence Update: Brunei has set up a Special Operations Command to coordinate special operations across the RBAF Special Forces Regiment and other Tier 2 units, effective May 31, aligning defence planning with regional and global shifts. Competition Watch: Brunei’s Competition Commission has warned market and festival organisers against price-setting or minimum-price rules for vendors, saying such moves could breach the Competition Act. Tourism & Connectivity: Sarawak Tourism Board and Royal Brunei Airlines signed an MoU at ITB China 2026 to strengthen access to Sarawak and boost its “Gateway to Borneo” positioning. Healthcare Links: Gleneagles Jerudong Park Medical Centre expanded its medical tourism outreach into East Kalimantan via engagements with RS Parikesit and Bank Danamon, focusing on cardiac care and health awareness. Blue Economy Spotlight: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 launches June 2 at UBD’s Pro Chancellor Arts Centre, highlighting blue economy opportunities and marine ecosystem-linked development. Regional Trade Angle: Sri Lanka says it has advanced efforts to join RCEP, a bloc that already includes Brunei and other ASEAN members.