Nuclear for growth: Malaysia says nuclear tech is moving beyond labs, aligning with its DTNN 2030 plan to boost value chains in healthcare, food, manufacturing, environment, industrial uses, and nuclear safety. Energy & rules: Asean leaders at a Singapore summit urged harmonised regulations to unlock trillions for clean energy and climate adaptation, warning fragmented standards slow investment. China–ASEAN Expo: The upcoming China–ASEAN Expo in Nanning (Sept 17–21) will expand participation and showcase cutting-edge tech for everyday life. Brunei in PISA: Brunei placed top-three in ASEAN for Mathematics and Science and second in Reading in PISA 2025, with over 5,000 students taking part. Global education slide: OECD reports a broad decline in reading and maths worldwide, with reading the most concerning area and many students below baseline proficiency. Cyber skills gap: Fortinet highlights a persistent cybersecurity skills shortage and underfunding, saying training and readiness get deferred when budgets are treated as “tech costs.” Brunei digital infrastructure: UNN and Vobile signed agreements to build AI-ready infrastructure and strengthen Brunei’s digital economy capabilities. ASEAN haze test: Indonesia’s fires and cross-border smoke have triggered renewed haze alerts, with Malaysia and Brunei pushing the issue to ASEAN-level action. Brunei EV launch: Honda Brunei introduced the all-new Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV and the Super-ONE EV, marking a push into electric mobility locally.