Network-Level Parenting Tech: Tune Talk launched Epik+ Family Safe, a prepaid family plan with parental controls enforced on the mobile network (no extra apps/settings). Parents can block content by 56 categories and adjust access as kids grow; Malaysia’s under-16 social media limits add urgency. Regional Environment & Health: Singapore’s think tank warns Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore face a red, high risk of severe transboundary haze in 2026, with peak danger likely Aug–Sep driven by El Niño, Indian Ocean Dipole, higher fire incentives (fuel/fertiliser costs) and biofuel-driven land pressure. Aviation Maintenance Digitisation (Brunei): Royal Brunei Airlines went live with AMOSmobile/EXEC from Swiss-AS, enabling technicians to execute and document maintenance digitally at the aircraft to cut paper workflows and speed up records in AMOS. ASEAN Power Grid Progress: The Philippines is exploring an interconnection with Indonesia under the ASEAN Power Grid, with Phase 1 already moving (Laos–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore) and next steps eyeing links involving Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Youth Climate Leadership (Sarawak): RAYS 2026 opened in Kuching, bringing ASEAN youth, researchers and policymakers together to shape solutions for sustainability. Local Food Innovation (UniSZA): UniSZA’s Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry rolled out 10 new local food products, including pumpkin and chilli-based items, with Brunei students contributing ideas. Energy Security & Investment: A summit in Indonesia urged clearer policies to unlock at least US$200b annual ASEAN energy investment by 2030, warning geopolitics and short-term defences are pushing investors toward quick returns.