Tourism Connectivity: Sarawak Tourism Board and Royal Brunei Airlines signed an MoU in Shanghai to boost Sarawak’s “Gateway to Borneo” tourism links, aiming to improve accessibility and international visibility. Brunei Economy Watch: Brunei’s CPI rose 0.1% in April year-on-year, driven by higher food prices, while non-food eased slightly. Digital Skills: AITI’s Brunei TechXplore Digital Apprenticeship Program wrapped up, highlighting hands-on ICT training and global exposure aligned with Brunei Vision 2035. FinTech Regulation: Brunei Darussalam Central Bank amended its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox guidelines, widening eligibility to qualified financial institutions to test innovations with safeguards. Blue Economy & Talent: Ocean Week Brunei opened entries for the Brunei Ocean Arts photography competition and youth ocean awards, with over BND5,000 in prizes and grants. Regional Trade & Security: China accused the Netherlands of intruding near the Paracel Islands; the Netherlands said its frigate operated under international law. Cross-border Finance: The Philippines is set to sign a new double taxation convention with Japan during Marcos’ Tokyo visit, supporting investment and business activity. Anti-Scam Crackdown: A multi-country operation arrested 3,018 suspects tied to about US$752m in losses, including Brunei among participating jurisdictions.