Brunei Cabinet & succession planning: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major Cabinet reshuffle, appointing Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister and Prince Abdul Malik as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, alongside new coordinating roles to strengthen policy delivery under Wawasan 2035. Undersea security for trade: Brunei joined a 17-nation initiative launched in Singapore to protect critical underwater cables and energy links, with the GUIDE framework aimed at shared principles and better incident response. Digital economy push: Brunei convened a “Digital Brunei 2030” dialogue to move from planning to measurable outcomes, building on connectivity, digital payments and national digital identity. Consumer & SME trade push: Brunei’s CFTE33 Consumer Fair & Trade Expo returns June 24–28 at the ICC, featuring business matchmaking and dedicated MSME pavilions plus Thailand and India showcases. Payments leadership in the region: Visa expanded Adeline Kim’s role across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, while Serene Gay was appointed Head of Value-Added Services for Asia Pacific. Regional business context: International tourism rose 2% in Q1 2026 despite Middle East disruptions, a reminder of how travel demand can stay resilient even when costs and flight capacity shift.