Brunei–Philippines Diplomacy: Prince ‘Abdul Mateen hosted a farewell luncheon for outgoing Philippine Ambassador Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio at Istana Nurul Izzah, Jerudong, reaffirming long-running ties across trade, defence, health and people-to-people links. Digital & Cybersecurity Cooperation: Kuwait and Brunei discussed deeper collaboration in digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, with Kuwait offering technical and institutional support and welcoming Brunei’s participation in the Sahel programme. Regional Cyber Skills Boost: The Brunei Cybersecurity Association sent 11 members on a six-day learning journey to Indonesia to strengthen regional cybersecurity practices and partnerships. Community Support: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) handed over a reconstructed home under Projek Teduh in Kampong Serdang, Mukim Kota Batu, as part of its CSR push for vulnerable families. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, highlighting JAKIM-certified supplements and aiming to build consumer confidence. Tourism & Culture: Sarawak’s Miri is pushing education tourism with MITA, exploring integrated packages linking Miri, Bintulu and Brunei.