Brunei-Kuwait Digital Push: Kuwait’s communications minister met Brunei’s ambassador to discuss deeper cooperation in digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, including knowledge-sharing via Kuwait’s “Sahel” programme. ASEAN Work & AI: The ILO says GenAI exposure in ASEAN is uneven—Singapore leads by share of exposed jobs—while warning that GenAI should be treated as a tool to manage, not a cure-all. ASEAN Energy Stress: Iran-war disruptions are hitting ASEAN budgets through higher oil costs, subsidy pressure and weaker tourism/service revenues, even as countries accelerate renewables. Brunei in Regional Cyber Skills: Brunei Cybersecurity Association (BCSA) sent 11 members on an overseas learning journey in Indonesia to strengthen regional cybersecurity ties. ASEAN Logistics Tech: Aqualis completed its acquisition of SynergenOG, boosting process safety and technical risk services with a presence across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and India. Local Tech Business: RNG Tech plans to deploy 800+ self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN markets, including Brunei, targeting high-traffic sites like malls and transport hubs. Climate Watch for Borneo: Environmental groups warn a likely strong El Niño could worsen peatland fires in Borneo, especially where peat is used for rice cultivation.