Digital Health & Prevention: Alpro Pharmacy, Sandoz Malaysia and Doc2Us launched ACCESS360 to help Malaysians at risk of stroke access affordable treatment, connect with healthcare professionals and stay on medication through continuous support. Nuclear for Agriculture: Nuklear Malaysia partnered with MADA to apply nuclear science for water and soil monitoring, smart padi cultivation, and isotope-based pest and crop disease tracking. Regional Haze & Air Quality: Indonesia’s wildfire smoke pushed air pollution to hazardous levels, triggering school closures and prompting Singapore warnings; Malaysia also reported hazardous readings in Sarawak as haze risk continues across borders. Medical Imaging Collaboration: Tucker Medical and GE HealthCare signed an MoU to expand personalized preventive care across Southeast Asia, supported by a SIGNA 1.5T MRI installation in Singapore. Tourism Payments Tech: TNG eWallet said international tourists spent over RM1 billion in the first six months of Visit Malaysia 2026, boosted by DuitNow QR access for small merchants. Brunei Tech & Capacity Building: Brunei and the Philippines agreed to strengthen judicial education and cooperation, including training on AI, cybercrime and cross-border legal issues. Cybersecurity & Fines: Vietnam introduced new decrees expanding police powers over online speech, data and internet access, with larger penalties and cybersecurity force incentives. Trade & Regional Tech Policy: ASEAN is set to sign the Digital Economy Framework Agreement at a summit in November, covering data governance, AI cooperation, digital identity, cybersecurity and digital trade. Science & Industry Events: Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia opened in Singapore with Brunei’s Department of Fisheries among new country participants, highlighting tech and supply-chain innovation.