Brunei–Philippines Diplomacy: Prince ‘Abdul Mateen hosted a farewell luncheon for outgoing Philippine Ambassador Marian Jocelyn R. Tirol-Ignacio, reaffirming cooperation across trade, defence, health and people-to-people ties. Digital Economy: Brunei’s Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications says Digital Brunei 2030 will align government, business, data and AI under Brunei Vision 2035, with private sector collaboration key to implementation. Banking & Community Support: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) handed over a reconstructed home under Projek Teduh in Kampong Serdang, supporting vulnerable families through partnered CSR delivery. Cybersecurity Skills: The Brunei Cybersecurity Association (BCSA) sent 11 members on a six-day Overseas Learning Journey in Indonesia to build regional cybersecurity links and practical know-how. Halal Wellness Expansion: VitaHealth launched its “Pilih Halal, Pilih VitaHealth” initiative in Brunei, bringing JAKIM-certified supplements to strengthen consumer confidence in halal wellness products. Regional Business Links: Aqualis (via Longitude) completed its acquisition of SynergenOG, adding process safety and technical risk expertise and expanding its presence across Asia Pacific, including Brunei. Trade & Investment Frameworks: CPTPP ministers advanced expansion talks, including accession discussions involving the Philippines, while Vietnam chaired key CPTPP meetings to push a rules-based trade agenda.