Brunei–China Diplomacy: China’s Xi Jinping met Brunei Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah in Beijing, urging deeper practical cooperation and stronger strategic communication as both sides align long-term plans. Energy & Shipping: Brunei’s offshore support is getting a boost: Fast Offshore Supply picked Incat Crowther to design 10 new DP2 fast crew transfer vessels for Brunei Shell Petroleum, with first services expected in early 2027. Regional Industry: Brunei also shows up in the wider supply chain push, with Anson starting industrial shipbuilding at Pulau Muara Besar for a 55-metre crew transfer vessel for Brunei Shell Petroleum. ASEAN Context: The week’s backdrop is ASEAN’s scramble to manage energy shocks and regional resilience amid Middle East-driven fuel uncertainty. Business Watch: Elsewhere in the region, Malaysia’s RNG Tech signed an underwriting deal ahead of its ACE Market listing, while ASEAN’s power-grid push remains a key theme.