GIS & Geospatial Tech: Boustead Singapore’s Esri Australia renewed a ~S$60m ArcGIS enterprise contract with the Australian federal government, with Boustead calling it a major boost for profitability and EPS; ArcGIS is used by 8,000+ organisations across Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and more. Cybersecurity: Fortinet launched a Singapore cloud PoP for FortiNDR, aiming to improve threat detection and faster response across ASEAN as cloud and hybrid adoption expands. Climate & Wildlife Science: Cyclone Senyar in Sumatra killed at least 58 Tapanuli orangutans—about 7% of the species—after extreme rainfall and landslides; researchers link the higher risk to climate change and habitat loss. Regional Energy Tech: Sarawak is pushing for a unified ASEAN Power Grid framework to speed up cross-border energy integration, positioning the state as a green “battery” via hydropower. Local STEM & Education: Sarawak approved RM120m for mission schools and non-Muslim worship under SDAF, including STEM-focused provisions. Brunei-Linked Diplomacy & Research: Asean scholars forum in Guangzhou included Brunei and other APEC economies, focusing on shared regional development and global challenges. Tech in the Region’s Economy: AMRO expects ASEAN+3 fiscal impacts from the Iran crisis to show up more clearly in Q2, with energy costs and subsidies highlighted.