Methane & Gas Revenues: Nigeria LNG (NLNG) says methane reduction should be treated as a business priority, not just an emissions duty—measuring methane losses, investing in leak prevention and gas recovery, and using independent verification; NLNG points to its boil-off gas compressor and start-up gas recovery work targeting roughly 10–15% methane cuts while improving plant efficiency. Brunei Cybersecurity: Brunei Cyber Security Conference (CySec 2026) launched in Bandar Seri Begawan with a focus on “Resilient by Design,” bringing government, industry and diplomats together to strengthen protection for critical infrastructure under Brunei’s Cyber Security Act and national strategy. ASEAN Tech & Trade: The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened in Nanning, highlighting both familiar ASEAN products and new high-value tech participation, including Brunei’s AI companies. Regional Haze Impact: Indonesia’s worst wildfires in 11 years are driving hazardous transboundary haze across parts of Southeast Asia, disrupting daily life and outdoor activity. Brunei Skills Pipeline: Brunei will send competitors to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, covering cooking, network systems administration and mechanical engineering. Digital Payments Award: Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd (DST) won Best Fintech Company Brunei Darussalam 2026, citing growth of its MyDST “SuperApp” for digital payments and services. Post-Quantum Security: ASEAN’s PQC readiness assessment ranks Malaysia Tier 1, while Brunei sits in Tier 2, reflecting progress toward quantum-resistant security for government and critical services. Underwater Defence Tech: China is reportedly building an underwater “mothership” to launch large autonomous submarine drones, based on satellite imagery.