Brunei Cybersecurity: CySec 2026 kicked off in Bandar Seri Begawan with a “Resilient by Design” push to harden critical infrastructure, backed by Brunei’s Cyber Security Order (2023) and Cyber Security Act (2024). Regional Tech & Trade: The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened in Nanning (Sept 17–21), highlighting Brunei’s AI participation alongside a surge in high-tech offerings. Green Economy: A new report says China leads global green trade volume, with green exports nearly doubling over five years—useful context for Brunei’s sustainability and industry planning. Haze & Health: Indonesia’s worst wildfires in 11 years are driving hazardous transboundary haze across Southeast Asia, disrupting daily life and sending many people indoors. Energy Transition (NLNG): NLNG urged the gas industry to treat methane reduction as a business priority, arguing leak prevention and gas recovery can improve plant efficiency and revenue. Local Skills: Brunei will compete in WorldSkills Shanghai with teams in cooking, network systems administration, and mechanical engineering. Digital Finance: Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd (DST) won Best Fintech Company Brunei Darussalam 2026 for expanding MyDST into a payments-focused SuperApp. ASEAN Connectivity: Asean and Qatar signalled deeper cooperation across trade, energy, investment, connectivity, education, and sustainable development. Maritime Infrastructure: Brunei-linked BIMP-Eaga connectivity gets a boost as Tiblawan port in Davao Oriental moves through early site and technical review. PQC Readiness: Malaysia ranked Tier 1 for post-quantum cryptography migration readiness in an ASEAN-10 assessment, while Brunei sits in Tier 2. Science & Health: Research coverage highlights rising antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhea and the need for better surveillance and treatment pipelines.