Brunei International Book Fair 2026: Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth is taking part in the fair in Bandar Seri Begawan until July 21, using its pavilion to showcase Arabic and English books on literature, history and heritage, plus tourism promotion to deepen cultural ties with Brunei. Visa updates for Brunei travellers: The US says Brunei is among 42 countries whose citizens can enter visa-free for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Programme, with ESTA approval required; Japan also confirms visa exemption for Brunei for up to 30 days under its updated list. Regional youth sport: The Philippines Olympic Committee launched the SEA Plus Youth Games, set for Dec 2–14, 2027, inviting Central and East Asian countries and including Brunei among the participating SEA teams. ASEAN football on TV: The AFF renewed its broadcast partnership with Singapore’s Mediacorp for ASEAN United FC competitions, including the ASEAN Championship 2026 and ASEAN U-23 and Women’s events. Business in Brunei: Jackhan opened a new Ashley Sleep store in Jalan Gadong, featuring its “Match” mattress selection system and multiple sub-brands. Oman–Jordan investment push: Oman Investment Authority and Jordan’s Social Security Investment Fund signed to create an Omani-Jordanian investment company with RO 38.5 million capital, targeting sectors like IT, energy, tourism and logistics.