AI & Cities: Shanghai is turning itself into a “super exhibition ground” for the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, with six themed routes and scenario-based AI demos across districts and industry hubs. Electric Mobility: Singapore’s first home-grown electric motorcycle maker, Scorpio Electric, says its Lambda Scorpii is now fully road-legal after LTA registration, with a phased commercial rollout planned. Local Tech & Transport: Sarawak is pushing export-ready water by treating purified river water for neighbouring markets after 2030, using advanced purification tech while prioritising domestic targets first. Clean Energy Tech: Brunei previewed the all-new Wuling Eksion PHEV at a Yayasan roadshow, highlighting a 20.5kWh battery for up to 125km electric driving and long-range hybrid capability. Trade Rules for SMEs: The NZIBF welcomed Brunei’s participation in the FIT Partnership ministerial meeting in Auckland, aiming to cut non-tariff barriers and improve cross-border trade and investment. Cybersecurity: A new report warns Southeast Asia’s public sector is facing escalating cyber threats driven by state-backed and AI-powered attacks, calling for urgent governance and resilience upgrades. Regional Security: The Philippines marks 10 years since the South China Sea arbitration ruling, stepping up efforts to stop Beijing from solidifying control around Scarborough Shoal. Energy Markets: India’s Russian crude imports hit a record high in June, up 34% month-on-month, even as Russia’s export revenues fell—showing shifting regional energy flows. Climate Risk: Southeast Asia haze outlook flags a potential “Godzilla” El Nino plus positive Indian Ocean Dipole setup that could worsen transboundary haze, including for Brunei. Science & Film Tech: Malaysia and Brunei distribution rights were picked up for “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air,” with producers citing audience-analytics work to prove demand before sales.