Brunei–Malaysia Cooperation: Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim co-chaired ALC-27 in Bandar Seri Begawan, agreeing to push border demarcation (about 50% surveyed, target completion by 2034), boost smuggling and search-and-rescue information-sharing, and advance energy, tourism and agriculture ties including Brunei–Sarawak power interconnection and rice cultivation research. Brunei Agriculture & Food Tech: Brunei launched a one-year expert advisory programme with China to strengthen rice breeding and hybrid seed production, including plans for a hybrid rice research centre (Aug 18, 2026–Aug 17, 2027). Offshore Energy Engineering: SLB won a contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum to restore production from shut-in wells across multiple offshore fields, covering subsurface evaluation, well selection, engineering, intervention services, monitoring and marine logistics. Subsurface Data for Exploration: TGS secured data brokerage, marketing and licensing rights from PA Brunei for offshore subsurface data, aiming to reduce exploration uncertainty and support future licensing. Construction Decarbonisation: Neocrete’s additives—proven at scale in Brunei’s Muara Port redevelopment—cut both carbon and cost of concrete, with a US$3.5m funding round to expand deployment. Regional Digital Identity: Asean-focused push highlights how digital IDs can connect services across borders, from licensing to job applications. South China Sea Tech & Security: Satellite imagery reports new radar/early-warning style installations near Antelope Reef, underscoring rapid militarisation trends. ASEAN Climate Security: ASEAN calls grow for climate resilience to be part of the regional security agenda, linking disasters, food/water access and supply-chain shocks. Tech Policy Watch: Australia passed amendments expanding powers to restrict university research and teaching cooperation involving individual academics tied to designated overseas entities.