Health & Schools: AIA has announced the winners of its 4th annual AIA Healthiest Schools Competition, highlighting student-led projects across Healthy Eating, Active Lifestyles, Mental Wellbeing and Health & Sustainability across 10 Asia-Pacific markets. Digital & AI Diplomacy: Kuwait and Brunei are pushing deeper cooperation on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, with plans to share expertise and support joint work on digital government. ASEAN Tech & Work: The ILO says GenAI exposure is rising across ASEAN labour markets, with Singapore and the Philippines showing the highest shares of workers in roles with more than minimal exposure, even as disruption is not yet clearly visible. Cross-border Payments: Vietnam’s NAPAS, Singapore’s Liquid Group and VietinBank launched a cross-border QR payment link between Vietnam and Singapore to boost trade and tourism and strengthen ASEAN digital payments. Brunei in the Region’s Tech Moves: RNG Tech says it will deploy 800+ self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries this year, including Brunei, as it expands after listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market. Cyber Skills: Brunei’s BCSA sent 11 members on a six-day overseas learning journey in Indonesia to build regional cybersecurity ties and share best practices. Energy & Risk: Reports warn an emerging El Niño could worsen peatland fire risks in Borneo, with impacts tied to rice cultivation on peat areas.