Energy & Industry: An Australian fertiliser firm says it has already sold the full output of a proposed $2.4b urea plant in Gladstone, with contracts covering 220,000 tonnes a year for 10 years—despite the facility not yet being built. Aviation & Tourism (Sabah–India): India’s High Commission backs talks for direct air connectivity between India and Sabah, calling it a “game changer” for tourism and wider trade and technology links, while noting connectivity is the main bottleneck. Regional Tech & Science Diplomacy: Russia and ASEAN wrapped up the Kazan Declaration and a 2026–2030 action plan, pushing cooperation across energy security, digitalization, science and technology, and transport. Brunei in the Spotlight: Russia’s summit programme included a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, with both sides pointing to growing energy ties and room for cooperation in industry, agriculture and medicine. Biotech/Health: Clear Health launched Isoclear™, a digital-first prescription topical isotretinoin acne treatment delivered via a multi-phase regimen. Conservation Science: A study links Cyclone Senyar in Indonesia to the death of about 58 Tapanuli orangutans—around 7% of the species—highlighting how extreme weather worsens habitat loss. Telecom: Tune Talk introduced the Epik+ Family prepaid plan: RM128/month for 1200GB 5G shared across 5 lines with “Roam like Home” style E-Roaming. Travel Trade: Travel Meet Asia 2026 opens in Jakarta (23–24 June) with a 20% bigger exhibition space and Brunei as Official Partner Country for Visit Brunei 2027.