Sharia Finance in Focus: Record Asset Management launched “Record Amanah,” a Sharia-compliant private markets and private equity platform for institutional investors, developed with London’s Khalij Group, following Record’s recent Brunei deal. ASEAN Trade Talks: India and ASEAN set strict, time-bound timelines for reviewing AITIGA chapters in New Delhi, aiming to speed up the free trade pact upgrade amid India’s widening trade deficit concerns. Brunei in Regional Networks: Brunei took the vice chair and will host the ASEAN-OSHNET Secretariat for 2026–2029 after Vietnam’s handover, as ASEAN occupational safety and health meetings in Da Nang adopt a 2026–2030 action plan. Local Development: 300 eligible Bruneians received keys under the national housing scheme, part of government efforts to deliver subsidised homes in integrated communities. Tourism Skills: Brunei’s Tourism Development Department trained 40 licensed tour guides on Borneo history to improve visitor information ahead of Visit Brunei Year 2027. Business Expansion: RNG Tech plans to deploy 800+ self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries, including Brunei, focusing on high-traffic sites like malls, transport hubs and airports. Travel Connectivity: Tune Talk introduced free E-Roaming data in 13 countries (including Brunei) for selected prepaid plans, with no extra activation needed.