Judicial Cooperation: The Supreme Courts of the Philippines and Brunei signed a new MOU to boost judicial education and cross-border cooperation, with the Philippine Judicial Academy and Brunei’s Judicial Education and Training Unit set to exchange training methods, curriculum work, and conduct workshops, seminars, and study visits. Clean Brunei Youth Dialogue: Brunei’s Clean Brunei initiative held a youth dialogue on cleanliness, drawing nearly 300 participants to share ideas on keeping the environment clean and sustainable. China–Brunei Agriculture Links: China and Brunei launched an international training course under China’s Green Rural Revival Program, sending Bruneian professionals for a 10-day study in Zhejiang on sustainable agriculture and rural development. Haze Watch: Brunei reported hazy conditions linked to Borneo hotspots in Kalimantan, with winds carrying smoke toward Brunei; despite haze, Brunei’s air quality readings stayed in the good-to-moderate range. Regional Security Exercise: Brunei is among the 21 countries taking part in Indonesia’s Super Garuda Shield 2026, involving 4,743 personnel and including cybersecurity drills. Tourism Push: Brunei’s Tourism Development Department will join Sabah’s International Expo (Sept 4–6) with a Brunei Coffee Trail promo and a Visit Brunei Year 2027 roadshow. Transport & Trade: Suzuki launched Pakistan-made Alto and Every mini-vehicles in Brunei, and Jetour Brunei held a record mass delivery of 52 vehicles.