Financial Scams Watch: Brunei’s central bank (BDCB) warns the public about AI-generated or manipulated scam videos that misuse its name and falsely claim investment products are approved—BDCB says it has not assessed or endorsed the schemes and urges people to verify via official channels. Regional Payments: ASEAN’s linked QR payment systems are now interoperable across a 420 million-consumer zone, letting shoppers and remittance senders pay across borders more easily—though businesses still face the harder work of scaling adoption. New Mobility in Brunei: Maju Motors has launched the BYD ATTO 2, a compact plug-in hybrid SUV, adding to Brunei’s New Energy Vehicle push with a combined range claim up to 1,000 km under WLTP. ASEAN-China Youth Link: YEAB represented Brunei at the ASEAN-China Young Leaders Exchange Festival, focusing on green development and sustainability, including visits to major solar and smart-grid facilities. Cross-border Labour Talks: Brunei’s foreign ministry engagement with Bangladesh highlights interest in expanding manpower access, trade and investment, and setting up a Bangladesh-Brunei chamber to deepen private-sector ties. Infrastructure & Growth Signals: A new Bandar Lawas bridge in Lawas (Malaysia) is set to cut crossing time and boost connectivity—an example of how transport projects can unlock local economic activity.