Water Tech & Regional Trade: Sarawak says it wants to become an ASEAN water supply hub by treating and exporting purified river water after hitting domestic targets by 2030, using advanced purification tech and dedicated rivers for export. EV & Local Mobility: Premier Motor previews the all-new Wuling Eksion PHEV in Brunei, touting a 20.5kWh battery for up to 125km electric driving and over 1,100km total range. AI Showcase: Shanghai is turning the city into a “super exhibition ground” for AI during the 2026 World AI Conference, with multiple routes highlighting real-world AI use across industries and daily life. Cybersecurity Push: A report warns Southeast Asia’s public sector is facing escalating cyber threats, calling for urgent reforms, stronger cross-border coordination, and closing policy-to-practice gaps. Energy & Industry Watch: India’s imports of Russian crude hit a record high in June, rising 34% to EUR 4.5bn, even as Russia’s oil export earnings fell. Electric Motorcycles Go Road-Legal: Singapore’s Scorpio Electric says its Lambda Scorpii is now fully road-legal after LTA registration. Brunei Tech/Business: PwC Philippines admits new assurance partners, including a partner role tied to its Brunei assurance services. Agritech for Coasts: Bangladesh researchers report promising results growing exotic mango varieties in saline, waterlogged coastal areas.