China- Brunei Diplomacy: Xi Jinping met Brunei’s Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah in Beijing, urging deeper practical cooperation and a “community with a shared future” as ties mark 35 years. Regional Energy Pressure: ASEAN leaders are still wrestling with how to keep power supply steady during the Middle East shock—while Indonesia floats an ASEAN oil storage hub and also pushes ahead with its own Sumatra storage plan. Brunei-Linked Shipping & Offshore Work: Brunei’s Anson has started industrial shipbuilding at Pulau Muara Besar with a crew transfer vessel for Brunei Shell, and Fast Offshore Supply’s Incat Crowther contract points to more offshore support capacity. Business & Industry: Sabah’s KTC is breaking ground on a RM150m KKIP logistics expansion, while Sarawak advances Free Zone approvals to boost port-linked industry. Travel Costs: The Philippines’ fuel surcharge drops to Level 15 for May 16–31, with Brunei routes included. Sports: Sabah edged DPMM in a Super League match that turned on a late penalty after a red card.