Digital Tourism: Brunei launches “Nakhoda,” a digital marketplace for local travel operators plus an AI trip planner to help travellers plan and book experiences ahead of Visit Brunei Year 2027, aiming to fix fragmented online listings and limited cashless sales. ASEAN Connectivity & Telecom: Tune Talk rolls out free E-Roaming for selected prepaid plans across 13 countries (including Brunei), with no extra activation needed, though fair-use limits may apply. Cybersecurity Capacity Building: The Brunei Cybersecurity Association sends 11 members on a six-day overseas learning journey in Indonesia, strengthening regional skills and collaboration under the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance. AI & Cyber Diplomacy: Kuwait and Brunei discuss deeper cooperation in digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, including knowledge exchange via Kuwait’s “Sahel” programme. Energy & Infrastructure Tech: Aqualis completes its acquisition of SynergenOG, expanding process safety and technical risk services with a stronger presence across Asia Pacific, including Brunei. Climate Risk: Indonesia braces for higher peatland fire risk as a strong El Niño becomes more likely, with concerns focused on rice cultivation on peatlands. Regional Business Tech: RNG Tech plans to deploy 800+ self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries this year, including Brunei, targeting high-traffic sites like malls and transport hubs.