ASEAN Summit Afterglow in Cebu: Cebu officials say the 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit ran “seamlessly,” boosting the province’s pitch to host more big international events, with leaders and media spotlighting Cebu’s logistics and security record. Energy Security Push: Cebu is also positioning itself for a proposed regional fuel reserve, as ASEAN discusses ways to respond to supply shocks. Brunei-Linked Business Moves: ABL Group has agreed to acquire Malaysia’s SynergenOG, integrating it with Longitude and expanding process-safety and risk engineering services across Asia-Pacific, including Brunei. Offshore Operations: Fast Offshore Supply (FOS) selected Incat Crowther to design 10 crew transfer vessels for Shell offshore Brunei, targeting early 2027 service. Regional Diplomacy: China’s Vice President Han Zheng met Brunei’s Crown Prince in Beijing, calling to deepen practical cooperation as ties mark 35 years. Travel Cost Relief (Philippines): The Civil Aeronautics Board cut passenger fuel surcharges to Level 15 for May 16–31, including routes to Brunei.