Cabinet reshuffle in Brunei: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has named Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister and Prince Abdul Malik as a minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, in a major Cabinet shake-up that also creates new coordinating portfolios—widely read as succession planning as the kingdom navigates energy-market pressure. Regional security cooperation: Seventeen countries, including Brunei, are part of a new underwater cable defence framework (GUIDE) launched in Singapore to improve protection and early warning for critical subsea infrastructure. Sports and youth in Brunei: Sabah Karate Association secured third overall at the Shotokan Open Championship held in Bandar Seri Begawan, while IUFC youth teams brought home titles from a Brunei-hosted international cup. Culture and tourism links: Miri’s RIUH OOH! festival (July 24–26) expects 30,000 visitors and is actively courting Brunei travellers, with officials highlighting cross-border tourism momentum. Film with Brunei release: China’s “Dear You” is set for international rollout starting June 18, including Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.