Post-Quantum Cybersecurity: Malaysia is the only ASEAN country rated Tier 1 for post-quantum cryptography migration readiness, while Brunei lands in Tier 2 in a new ASEAN-10 assessment—highlighting early government plans to keep data and national critical systems secure against future quantum threats. ASEAN Tech & Research: Negeri Sembilan wants to boost history and heritage research by pairing scholars with digital tools, aiming to build a stronger knowledge ecosystem for younger generations. Health Tech & Surveillance: A new look at gonorrhea shows antimicrobial resistance is shifting genetically, raising pressure on molecular monitoring and the thin pipeline of new treatments. AI, Values & Society: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim urges Muslim communities to embrace AI and technology while keeping moral values and Islamic heritage central. Education & Skills: Brunei is again flagged in PISA 2025 as a top ASEAN performer in Mathematics and Science, and second in Reading—while global results show reading and math skills slipping worldwide. Local Mobility Tech: Honda Brunei has launched the all-new ZR-V hybrid SUV and the Super-ONE EV, bringing new hybrid and fully electric options to the local market. Regional Environment: Another haze episode is linked to Indonesian fires and peatland conditions, with cross-border smoke affecting Malaysia and Brunei and testing ASEAN coordination. Sports Tech: China’s 2026 trade fair spotlights new sports products, including laser shooting rolling out in schools.