Brunei–US Security: Brunei and the U.S. held the final planning conference for CARAT Brunei 2026 in Bandar Seri Begawan, coordinating training and maritime security cooperation ahead of the exercise, with both sides noting growing ties as the relationship moves toward a strategic partnership. Digital Transformation: Brunei’s Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications says Digital Brunei 2030 will unify the country’s digital push across government, society, business, data and AI, with success depending on close government–private sector collaboration. Cyber Capacity Building: The Brunei Cybersecurity Association sent 11 members on a six-day overseas learning journey to Indonesia to strengthen regional cybersecurity skills and partnerships. Community Support: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) continued its Projek Teduh initiative with the handover of a reconstructed home in Kampong Serdang, Kota Batu. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, highlighting JAKIM-certified supplements and aiming to boost consumer confidence. Regional Links via Culture & Tourism: Sarawak hosted a regional photography convention with Brunei participation, while Miri explored an education-tourism circuit with Malaysia’s MITA that could also include Brunei.