Subsea Connectivity Boost: China Mobile’s SEA-H2X submarine cable (SEA–Hainan–Hong Kong) is now in commercial operation, linking Hong Kong and Singapore with routes via Hainan (China), Songkhla (Thailand) and La Union (Philippines), aiming to cut data latency for AI-driven demand. Regional Growth on AI Demand: AMRO revised Asean+3 growth up to 4.1% for 2026, citing robust AI-related trade and demand as a key offset to Middle East headwinds. Digital Healthcare Demo in APEC: APEC Digital Week delegates, including Brunei officials, visited West China Hospital’s digital dentistry setup using mixed-reality simulation and 3D oral reconstructions—showing how immersive training is moving into clinical-ready tech. STEM & Industry Events in Borneo: LabAsia returns to Borneo in Kuching alongside IUPAC’s MACRO 2026, spotlighting laboratory technologies for healthcare, biotech and advanced manufacturing. Aviation Skills for Brunei: Royal Brunei Airlines and Aviation Australia signed an MoU to train aircraft maintenance engineers via EASA Part 147-approved diploma pathways. Weather Data Sharing: Korea’s KIM forecasting system expanded to share real-time numerical weather data with 117 cities across Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Brunei. Crypto Regulation Push: Binance founder CZ backed an ASEAN “license passporting” framework to make crypto rules more portable across member states.