AI & Investment: A World Bank official says the Philippines can ride the AI infrastructure boom to attract investment and move up the AI value chain beyond semiconductors into testing, engineering and design services. Space Energy Research: Sarawak’s premier says the state is preparing for advanced electricity generation in space, including research into space-based solar and satellite power. Brunei Digital Strategy: Brunei launched Digital Brunei 2030, a five-year national masterplan that aligns digital government, society, business, and a cross-cutting data and AI strategy. Shared Telco Networks: At ATxEnterprise 2026, Progresif’s Johan Johar explains Brunei’s shared-network model is pushing competition toward customer experience, digital services and ecosystem partnerships. Ocean Economy: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 kicked off with a blue-economy focus, aiming to turn ocean sustainability into jobs, innovation and marine conservation action. Electric Mobility Exports: Electric three-wheelers from China are gaining overseas traction, with Brunei among markets seeing new arrivals. Space Batteries for LEO AI: Solidion unveiled extreme-climate battery tech aimed at satellites, LEO AI data centres and lunar economy missions. Payments Leadership: Visa named new Asia Pacific leaders to scale value-added services across issuing, loyalty, acceptance and risk/security. Defence Tech Watch: India’s defence chief says BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam are signed and Indonesia talks are in final stages, underscoring growing ASEAN defence technology ties.