CPTPP Expansion: CPTPP ministers have agreed to move quickly on Costa Rica’s membership and expedite work for Uruguay, while also starting preparatory talks with the Philippines, Indonesia and the UAE—setting up a framework that could lead to formal accession negotiations. Regional Security: Indonesia and Australia agreed to strengthen border security cooperation in Cambodia, including closer intelligence sharing, immigration coordination and cybersecurity, with Brunei and Indonesia already able to use Australia’s SmartGate. Brunei-Sarawak Tourism: Limbang tourism is picking up steam, with the Santaba Jetty area set for an ecotourism push; officials say visitor arrivals are already around 400,000–500,000 this year, aiming to top 1.5 million by year-end. Haze Warning: A “red alert” haze outlook flags high risk of severe transboundary haze for Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, warning rising costs could push land clearing toward fire. Brunei Link in Aviation: Two Airbus H145 Jupiter helicopters have arrived in Cyprus for RAF emergency response, with earlier deliveries also noted for Brunei.