Brunei-Philippines Tech Diplomacy: India’s EAM S Jaishankar met Brunei’s FM Prince Abdul Mateen in Manila, focusing on AI, drones and digital technologies, and also discussed wider ASEAN engagement. Cybercrime & Fintech Safety: A foreign national wanted by Brunei over suspected ATM skimming was arrested at Miri Airport after joint Malaysia–Brunei intelligence work, with police urging the public to check for tampering. Robotics for ASEAN Markets: Nanta Tech Ltd signed an MoU with GM Biovalley to bring robotics and automation solutions to Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore, aiming to build a regional deployment and support ecosystem. Local Tech Showcase: A drone show launched Brunei’s Imagine Drone Show Tour in Belait, organised with the Chinese Embassy and Hengyi Industries to blend tech with local culture. Regional Security Tech: ASEAN-linked meetings in Manila highlighted stronger maritime security and disaster resilience, alongside cyber security and emerging technologies. Energy & Trade Risk: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned ASEAN that Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll demands could set a dangerous precedent for global shipping. Climate Finance Gap (Malaysia): UNDP and partners said adaptation funding is stuck due to a lack of bankable projects and clear metrics, even as Malaysia faces rising disaster risks. Automotive Tech & R&D (Malaysia): Jetour Malaysia reiterated plans to make Malaysia an export and R&D hub, with Brunei among early right-hand-drive export targets.