Brunei in regional spotlight: Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth is taking part in the Brunei International Book Fair 2026 in Bandar Seri Begawan, running until July 21, with Arabic and English titles on literature, history and heritage plus tourism promos. Travel rules update: Saudi Arabia has published its 2026 eVisa fast-track list, including Brunei, and says eligible travellers can apply online for multiple entries with up to 90 days in a year. ASEAN youth sport: The Philippines launched the SEA Plus Youth Games, set for Dec 2–14, 2027, with Brunei among the invited Southeast Asian teams. Connectivity with Brunei links: South Korea’s AUG East subsea cable project will include branching lines connected to Brunei, alongside other regional partners, with completion targeted for Q3 2029. Local business: Jackhan opened a new Ashley Sleep store in Brunei (Jalan Gadong), adding to its existing Ashley outlets. Regional diplomacy: The Philippines marked the 2016 South China Sea arbitration anniversary, reiterating the ruling’s legal weight as tensions with China continue.