Cybercrime & AI Tools: Oxford Information Labs’ Global Signal Exchange (GSE) took centre stage at ScamReady ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, with Google, Meta and Microsoft-backed sharing of scam abuse data in real time to help platforms react within seconds; OXIL also demoed “GSE Compass,” an AI natural-language querying tool. Regional Energy Tech: In Tokyo, President Marcos met former PM Fumio Kishida to push energy resilience under AZEC, including Japan’s POWERR Asia $10-billion support package for procurement, stockpiling, diversification and efficiency. Brunei Digital Skills: Brunei TechXplore’s Digital Apprenticeship Program wrapped up, with AITI saying it boosts ICT graduates’ employability and global exposure aligned to Brunei Vision 2035. Brunei FinTech Regulation: Brunei Darussalam Central Bank updated its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox guidelines, widening eligibility to qualified financial institutions and clarifying what solutions can be tested. AI for Health in Brunei: Team ΣHAI won overall champion at the AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026 with Sahabat-Care, an AI-powered dementia care platform. Ocean & Blue Economy: Ocean Week Brunei opened entries for the Brunei Ocean Arts photography competition plus Ocean Hero, Ocean Youth Grant and Ocean Voices video awards. AI Aquaculture Investment (ASEAN): Malaysia’s VentureTECH invested in Pacton Technologies to scale FishSpeak, using computer vision and selective IoT for real-time aquaculture intelligence, with expansion plans including Brunei and the Philippines. Tourism Trade (Brunei Spotlight): Travel Meet Asia 2026 returns to Jakarta (23–24 June) with Brunei as Official Partner Country and the launch of Visit Brunei 2027.