Brunei Governance: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced a major cabinet reshuffle on 4 June, creating new portfolios and appointing two younger sons as ministers—an apparent succession-planning move as Brunei faces wider energy-market pressure. Brunei Digital Economy: The Digital Brunei Council released “Digital Brunei 2030,” a five-year national masterplan to guide digital government, society, business and a cross-cutting data/AI strategy through 2030. Brunei Competition Watch: The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam warned event organisers and vendors against coordinating prices or setting minimum selling prices at markets and festivals, citing risks under the Competition Act. Brunei Business & Trade Links: Gleneagles Jerudong Park Medical Centre expanded its medical tourism push into East Kalimantan via partnerships with RS Parikesit and Bank Danamon, aiming to strengthen Borneo cross-border healthcare ties. Regional Macro: AMRO raised growth forecasts for Brunei to 2.3% (2026) but flagged that the Middle East crisis could still weigh on the region’s outlook. Ocean Economy: Ocean Week Brunei 2026 kicked off with a blue-economy focus, positioning Brunei’s ocean resources as a driver for jobs, livelihoods and sustainable growth.