Brunei Tourism & Trade: Brunei is taking its coffee culture overseas with the Brunei Coffee Trail in Miri, Sarawak (Aug 7–9), aiming to draw more visitors across the border and give Brunei cafes and entrepreneurs a wider market. Local Business & Community: Tutong’s festival drew hundreds with a parade, fireworks and bazaar, with a clear focus on boosting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and positioning Tutong as a business-and-tourism destination. Finance & Consumer Protection: Brunei’s central bank (BDCB) warned the public about AI-generated scam videos that impersonate officials to push fake investment schemes, stressing it has not approved or endorsed any such products. Banking Deal (Regional): Boubyan Bank successfully closed a $300m, three-year Sharia-compliant syndicated facility, with HSBC leading and participation from Bank of China, ICBC and Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam—highlighting cross-border financing momentum. Energy & Mobility (Local): Maju Motors launched the BYD ATTO 2 in Brunei, adding to the country’s New Energy Vehicle push with a compact plug-in hybrid SUV aimed at everyday affordability. ASEAN Linkages: YEAB represented Brunei at the ASEAN-China Young Leaders Exchange Festival 2026, focusing on green development and ASEAN-China collaboration. Agriculture (Local Supply Chain): Four Brunei agricultural companies received Brunei Pesticide-Free certification, supporting chemical pesticide-free farming and strengthening consumer confidence in local produce.