World Tech & Climate Finance: The World Bank released an initial $248m from a $1b Philippines farm-loan package to kick off agriculture modernization, with climate resilience and supply-chain upgrades, plus verification agencies and an implementation mission planned for November. Local Trade & Digital Rules: Brunei is among members of the FIT Partnership (New Zealand International Business Forum highlights the Auckland ministerial meeting), aiming to strengthen rules-based trade, tackle non-tariff barriers, and push paperless digital trade. Regional Climate Risk: A South-east Asia haze outlook warns that a potential “Godzilla” El Niño plus a positive Indian Ocean Dipole could worsen transboundary haze impacts for Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, echoing the costly 2015 crisis. Water Tech & Exports: Sarawak says it will use advanced purification tech to treat river water and explore exporting purified water as a new commodity after 2030. Mobility Tech: Premier Motor previews Wuling’s Eksion PHEV in Brunei (7-seater; up to 125km electric range; 20.5kWh battery). AI Showcase: Shanghai plans a citywide “super exhibition ground” for AI during the 2026 World AI Conference, turning districts into scenario-based routes. Cybersecurity: A report flags escalating ASEAN public-sector cyber threats, calling for urgent 2026 reforms and stronger cross-border coordination.