Digital Diplomacy: Kuwait and Brunei are pushing deeper ties on digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, with both sides pledging technical support and sharing best practices to grow a stronger digital ecosystem. Digital Brunei 2030: Brunei’s Digital Brunei 2030 is framed as the next phase of the national digital push, aligning government, society, business, data and AI under Vision 2035, with the private sector urged to drive innovation and skills. Cybersecurity Capacity-Building: Brunei Cybersecurity Association members are on a six-day overseas learning journey in Indonesia to learn regional cybersecurity practices and strengthen ASEAN-Japan collaboration. Community Support: BIBD continues Projek Teduh with the handover of a reconstructed home in Kampong Serdang, highlighting partnerships to support vulnerable families. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth brings its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative to Brunei, promoting JAKIM-certified supplements and consumer confidence. Culture & Tourism: Sarawak’s Taste of Borneo Carnival draws regional visitors, while Miri looks to boost educational tourism through a collaboration with Malaysia’s MITA, including potential packages involving Brunei. Local Heritage Return: Irau Aco Lun Bawang welcomes back the “pekerur” parade after more than a decade, adding fresh energy to the Lun Bawang festival.