Royal Birthday Diplomacy: Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim sent birthday wishes to Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, noting the Sultan’s July 15, 1946 birth in Bandar Brunei and his long reign. Singapore-Brunei Ties: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Brunei as Singapore’s representative for the Sultan’s 80th birthday, calling the relationship “special” and built on decades of trust and cooperation, and set to attend key ceremonies. Regional Security & Law: India reiterated support for peaceful South China Sea dispute resolution under UNCLOS and backed the 2016 arbitral ruling, amid renewed international pushback against China’s claims. Brunei Link in Overseas Probe: Brunei is mentioned in a SriLankan Airlines aircraft bribery investigation, where CIABOC says further probe continues into an alleged USD 2 million bribe tied to a 2013 deal, including claims of a Brunei-based company used to receive funds. Business & Mobility: Lighthouse Canton appointed Angelina Saik to expand wealth management across Southeast Asia, aiming to double assets to $10b by 2027.