Transboundary Haze: Satellite and air-quality reports show Borneo wildfires are pushing hazardous smoke across borders, with schools disrupted and haze warnings extending toward Brunei and Singapore. Regional Environment Policy: Malaysia floated a “science diplomacy” and sustainable haze fund idea at an ASEAN meeting, aiming to strengthen the AATHP framework and improve air-quality tools like its MyCMAQ model. Brunei-US Readiness: PACIFIC ANGEL 26-1 kicked off at Rimba Air Base, training U.S. and Royal Brunei Air Force teams for search-and-rescue and disaster response. Judicial Tech & Cyber: The Philippines and Brunei Supreme Courts signed an MoU to boost judicial education and cooperation on AI, cybercrime, electronic evidence, trafficking, and climate-related disputes. Agri-Tech Cooperation: China and Brunei launched a hybrid rice breeding and seed production advisory program to support rice productivity and food self-sufficiency. Trade & Innovation: Seafood Expo Asia opened in Singapore with Brunei’s Department of Fisheries among new country participants, while UK firms gained full CPTPP access after Canada’s ratification—covering Brunei as a member market. Local Business Tech: Concepts Technologies won ManageEngine’s “Emerging Partner of the Year” for expanding enterprise IT management and security monitoring in Brunei. Health Data Watch: A TB status roundup highlights the Philippines’ long-running high incidence burden across Southeast Asia, with trends shaped by diagnosis and treatment disruptions.