ASEAN Trade: ASEAN signatories including Brunei have agreed to let any member state voluntarily apply the upgraded ATIGA Second Protocol provisionally ahead of its June 2027 entry, aiming to speed up trade for countries ready to move. Investment Rules: Hong Kong signed the first protocol to amend its ASEAN investment agreement, locking in non-discriminatory treatment for Hong Kong enterprises across ASEAN markets. Brunei Mobility & Tourism Tech: Dynamik Technologies Sdn Bhd won a Brunei Technology Excellence Award for its AI tourism platform Nakhoda, built with the Tourism Development Department to support personalised trip planning and bookings ahead of Visit Brunei Year 2027. Cross-border Business Links: Indonesia says it has not received protest notes over the transboundary haze, while reaffirming compliance with ASEAN fire protocols. Regional Trade Corridors: Sara Duterte urged investors to turn Mindanao–Borneo infrastructure under BIMP-EAGA into real trade and business use. Market & Finance Signals: Grab agreed to buy a 60% stake in fintech Atome Financial for US$1.49b, highlighting superapp momentum into financial services. Local Business Interest: A Malaysian-run nasi kandar halal spot in Phu Quoc is drawing tourists, showing how food and logistics can open new demand. Energy & Climate: NLNG pushed methane reduction as a revenue opportunity for gas producers, arguing leak prevention can pay back while cutting emissions.