Ocean Week Brunei 2026: Brunei’s Ocean Week kicks off 2 June at UBD, spotlighting “Ocean of Opportunities” and the blue economy, linking marine health to jobs, food security, tourism and climate resilience. Competition Watch: The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam warns market and festival organisers not to coordinate prices or impose minimum selling prices, saying it could breach the Competition Act. Cross-border Healthcare: Gleneagles JPMC expands its medical tourism push into East Kalimantan via partnerships with RS Parikesit and Bank Danamon, focusing on cardiac care and training. Regional Food Safety: Brunei is listed among APFRAS members as South Korea re-elects the forum’s chair, aiming for stronger food safety rules and more harmonised standards across Asia-Pacific. Security of Undersea Infrastructure: Singapore leads a 17-nation defence framework (GUIDE) to protect critical underwater cables and power links, with Brunei among endorsers. BARMM Support: South Korea reaffirms support for peacebuilding and inclusive development in the Philippines’ BARMM, including governance and healthcare strengthening. Tourism Trend: UN Tourism reports international arrivals up 2% in Q1 2026, but a 14% drop in the Middle East is expected to weigh on overall growth.