Cybersecurity: Southeast Asia’s public sector is seeing a surge in ransomware and state-backed, AI-driven attacks, with recent breaches (including Indonesia’s National Data Centre incident) pointing to major gaps in cyber governance and cross-border readiness. Climate & resilience: A new push argues climate adaptation is no longer optional “spending” but an investment to avoid bigger recovery and rebuilding costs as shocks damage infrastructure and livelihoods. Energy markets: India’s Russian crude imports hit a record in June, up 34% to EUR 4.5bn, even as Russia’s fossil fuel export revenues fell 1%—a reminder of how refinery demand can shift global flows. ASEAN jobs & AI: The ILO says GenAI exposure is significant across ASEAN workforces, but disruption isn’t yet visible everywhere, with Singapore and the Philippines showing the highest shares. Brunei tech & retail: Jackhan opened a new Ashley Sleep store in Brunei, highlighting its “technology meets comfort” Match system for mattress selection. Brunei in regional expansion: RNG Tech plans to deploy 800+ self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries, including Brunei. Regional safety & standards: Brunei took the vice chair role in ASEAN-OSHNET, with Vietnam handing over the secretariat, as the group sets a 2026–2030 occupational safety and health plan.