Regional Border Tech & Security: Indonesia and Australia agreed to boost ASEAN-Australia border security with closer intelligence sharing, immigration coordination and cybersecurity, plus stronger frontline standards and upgrades to facilities; Brunei and Indonesia citizens already use Australia’s SmartGate. STI Policy for ASEAN: Malaysia urged ASEAN to move toward a more integrated, mission-driven science, technology and innovation ecosystem to tackle energy transition, food security, public health and climate resilience. Brunei Digital Aviation: Royal Brunei Airlines went live with AMOSmobile/EXEC from Swiss-AS, enabling technicians to execute and document maintenance digitally at the aircraft to cut paper workflows. Severe Haze Warning: Singapore Institute of International Affairs issued a rare “red” risk for severe transboundary haze in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with peak danger expected in Aug–Sep driven by El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole, worsened by costs and biofuel demand. ASEAN Energy Links: The Philippines is exploring power interconnection with Indonesia under the ASEAN Power Grid, with next steps aimed at linking Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Clean Energy Youth Momentum (Sarawak): Rainforest Youth Summit 2026 opened in Kuching, bringing ASEAN youth, researchers and policymakers to shape sustainability solutions.