Local Tech & Culture: A drone show kicked off the Imagine Drone Show Tour in Brunei’s Belait District, with organisers linking the aerial tech spectacle to unity and local heritage, in partnership with the Chinese Embassy and Hengyi Industries. Regional Security & Tech Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to focus on South China Sea tensions in Manila, with talks expected to include China and the possibility of a future Trump–Xi summit. Energy Watch: With renewed US–Iran hostilities, analysts warn an oil shock may return as Hormuz traffic remains far below normal and war-risk insurance stays high. Health Science Debate: A study claims fluoride exposure can harm brain cells and cognition in mice and brain-cell tests, adding fuel to ongoing drinking-water bans. Fintech & Materials: India’s RBI-linked printing firm has started sourcing polymer sheets for possible polymer banknotes, though no final decision is confirmed. Mobility in Brunei: Premier Motor is previewing the Wuling Eksion PHEV in Brunei, highlighting electric range and long total driving distance for family use. AI Showcase: Shanghai plans to turn the city into a large AI “super exhibition ground” for the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, using multiple routes and real-world scenarios. STEM & Learning: UKVI reminds prospective students to prepare required documents early for UK student visas, warning missing or wrong paperwork can delay decisions.