Digital Diplomacy: Kuwait and Brunei agreed to deepen cooperation on digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, including knowledge-sharing for digital government services via Kuwait’s Sahel-linked initiatives. Regional Tech & Work: The ILO says GenAI exposure in ASEAN is significant but disruption isn’t yet visible, with Singapore and the Philippines leading by share of workers facing higher exposure. Mobile Connectivity: Tune Talk launched free E-Roaming for eligible prepaid plans across 13 countries, including Brunei, with no extra activation needed (but partner fair-use limits may apply). Film Tech & Audience Data: Malaysia/Brunei distributor Abnormal Studios picked up “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air,” citing a pre-market audience-analytics campaign that helped prove fan demand before distribution talks. Health & Safety Governance: ASEAN-OSHNET’s Da Nang meeting set a 2026–2030 action plan; Thailand handed chairmanship to Vietnam and Brunei took vice chairmanship, aiming to strengthen occupational safety and health cooperation. ASEAN Energy Pressure: Iran war-linked oil disruptions are straining ASEAN budgets and accelerating renewables pushes, as governments cut energy taxes and expand conservation measures. Business Expansion: RNG Tech plans to deploy 800+ self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries, including Brunei, after its ACE Market listing.