Brunei Competition Watch: The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam (CCBD) warned market and festival organisers not to coordinate prices or impose minimum selling prices on vendors, saying such moves could breach the Competition Act by restricting independent competition. Ocean & Blue Economy: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 kicks off today at UBD, spotlighting “Ocean of Opportunities” and the blue economy’s role in jobs, food security, innovation and environmental protection. Maritime Security in the Region: China’s Coast Guard said it carried out “law enforcement” patrols east of Taiwan, citing Japan and the Philippines’ planned maritime boundary talks; Taiwan rejected the claim. Undersea Infrastructure Defence: Singapore led a 17-nation framework, GUIDE, to strengthen protection of critical underwater cables and energy links, amid fears the seabed could be targeted. Local Community & Events: PBBS in Sabah proposed higher Kaamatan Festival allocations to expand halal food access for visitors, including Muslims from Brunei and Peninsular Malaysia. Cross-Border Healthcare: Gleneagles JPMC expanded its medical tourism outreach into East Kalimantan through engagements with local partners.