Conservation Under Pressure: A new study links Indonesia’s Cyclone Senyar to the deaths of at least 58 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans—about 7% of the species—after extreme rain triggered landslides in Sumatra’s Batang Toru forest, with researchers warning climate change could make such disasters more frequent. Cybersecurity for ASEAN: Fortinet launched a Singapore cloud PoP to bring network detection and response closer to customers across the region, aiming to improve visibility and speed up incident response as cloud and hybrid adoption grows. Regional Energy Planning: Sarawak is pushing for a unified Asean Power Grid framework to speed up cross-border energy integration, positioning the state as a green “battery” via hydropower. Brunei-Linked Education Focus: Brunei’s Education Minister said education systems must evolve to be resilient and future-ready, stressing cooperation and knowledge-sharing as digital divides and curriculum reform challenges grow. Local Tech & Innovation Ecosystem: Brunei university efforts include relaunching a start-up centre and entrepreneurship village to support new ventures. ASEAN Connectivity & Trade Tech: ASEAN diplomats visited Bangladesh’s Special Economic Zone, touring factories using modern technology and discussing investment cooperation and industrial connectivity. Automotive Tech Showcase (Brunei): Mazda’s Roadshow at The Mall Gadong (10–14 June) highlights new models like CX-60 and CX-90 with test drives and service promotions. Food & Health Product Update: Yakult Singapore will replace its long-running orange flavour with a peach version from July 2026 due to production capacity constraints.