Brunei Business & Economy: Brunei’s CPI edged up 0.1% in April year-on-year, driven mainly by higher food prices, while non-food costs dipped slightly. Digital Skills: AITI’s Brunei TechXplore Digital Apprenticeship Program wrapped up, highlighting hands-on ICT training aimed at boosting employability and global exposure for local graduates. Trade & Logistics: Inchcape Shipping Services opened a new Brunei office to strengthen support for offshore, naval and logistics operations, including port agency services and partnerships with local vendors. Regional Business Watch: ASEAN leaders are preparing for a June summit with Russia in Kazan, with Brunei included among member states—an issue that matters for regional trade and energy ties. Fraud & Payments: A regional anti-scam push showcased the Global Signal Exchange platform, where tech firms and governments share signals to disrupt online fraud faster. Energy & Food Security: ASEAN’s food security agenda is increasingly tied to fuel security, as energy disruptions ripple into fertiliser and supply chains. Markets & Consumer Policy: Malaysia reiterated that subsidised RON95 is limited to Malaysian citizens and Malaysia-registered vehicles, with tighter enforcement on foreign cards at pumps.