ASEAN-India Trade: India’s Commerce Ministry says ASEAN-India bilateral trade hit US$128bn in 2025–26, as the 13th AITIGA joint committee in New Delhi pushes a faster review with time-bound deliverables. Brunei Finance & Investment: Record Asset Management launched Record Amanah, a Sharia-compliant investment platform for institutional investors, citing a recent Brunei deal and initial focus on private markets/private equity. Oman–Jordan Capital Push: Oman Investment Authority and Jordan’s Social Security Investment Fund set up a joint investment company with RO38.5m (US$100m) to back priority sectors like energy, logistics, tourism, and medical/pharma. Brunei Business Link: PwC Philippines admitted four new partners, including Dylan Yee for assurance-related services in Brunei, strengthening leadership across assurance and regional practices. Regional Growth Watch: The ADB cut Philippine growth forecasts, blaming delayed investments and weaker consumption. ASEAN Labour & Tech: ILO says GenAI exposure is significant across ASEAN jobs, with disruption not yet clearly visible. Aerospace MRO Expansion: Malaysia’s GTA signed an MoU with Safran Helicopter Engines Asia to expand collaboration into Brunei, subject to conditions. Energy Risk: Coverage highlights how the Iran conflict is straining ASEAN budgets via higher oil costs and subsidy pressure. Local Economy & Connectivity: Sarawak’s premier said the state is going export-oriented, using infrastructure like Batang Lupar 1 Bridge to open market access for farmers and entrepreneurs. Tourism & Halal: Vietnam is positioning itself for halal tourism growth, with Muslim arrivals still a small share but demand rising. Mobility Rules: The UK made its ETA mandatory for visa-free visitors from 85 nations, while the US and Saudi also updated digital entry rules. Consumer/Leisure: RNG Tech plans to deploy 800+ self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries, including Brunei.