Digital Mobility & EVs in Brunei: UTB hosted an international sharing session on smart mobility and sustainable cities, covering traffic management, transport systems and electric vehicles, with speakers sharing regional EV and charging progress. New Energy Vehicle Launch: Maju Motors unveiled the BYD ATTO 2, a compact plug-in hybrid SUV, as Brunei pushes further into New Energy mobility. Regional Innovation & Sustainability: YEAB represented Brunei at the ASEAN-China Young Leaders Exchange Festival, focusing on green development and visits to major solar and smart grid facilities. ASEAN Tech Policy Push: APEC Digital Week field trips showcased China’s “digital dentistry” using mixed reality training, while ASEAN-wide efforts also highlight digital economy frameworks aimed at harmonising rules for cross-border tech and fintech. Connectivity Upgrade: New intra-Asia subsea cables, including SEA-H2X, are moving into commercial operation to support AI-driven bandwidth demand across the region. Science & Research Spotlight: LabAsia returned to Borneo alongside MACRO 2026, signalling rising demand for laboratory technologies and research-linked industries. Climate Research: A new study warns climate change could reshape tropical vegetation patterns by 2050 in ways similar to shifts seen millions of years ago. Crypto Regulation Talk: Binance founder CZ backed an ASEAN “license passporting” idea to make crypto compliance more portable across member states. Regional Trade Cooperation: Brunei is among early participants in the Future of Trade and Investment Partnership (FIT-P), which aims to cut non-tariff barriers and support tech-enabled supply chains.