ASEAN Investment Push: ASEAN diplomats visited Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ), touring factories like Singer Bangladesh and Art Nature, and discussed expanding regional investment, industrial cooperation, and connectivity—Brunei included in the 18-member delegation. Brunei Energy & Renewables: Brunei’s Department of Energy opened a tender for five grid-connected solar installations at government buildings in Muara, covering design, build, operation and maintenance, with applications due June 23. Brunei Entrepreneurship: Universiti Brunei Darussalam relaunched its Start-Up Center and Entrepreneurship Village to help students, alumni and young entrepreneurs develop and scale viable businesses. Regional Policy & Trade: Australia’s trade and investment ministers met in Melbourne, stressing open, rules-based trade and fuel resilience amid Middle East-driven supply risks. Nature Finance in Malaysia: Bank Negara Malaysia, the World Bank and UNDP BIOFIN launched a report on assessing nature-related financial risks and opportunities, urging stronger risk management across the sector. ASEAN Environment Rights: A new ASEAN declaration on the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment is moving toward implementation via a regional plan of action. Labuan Sports Tourism: Labuan’s Super Novice 4X4 Challenge kicks off with 40 competitors from Labuan, Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei, featuring seven stages over three days.