Brunei Energy Tech: Subsea7 won a sizeable Brunei Shell Petroleum contract for an offshore pipeline replacement, covering subsea pipeline and riser installation in waters up to 50m, with engineering starting immediately from its Kuala Lumpur office. Climate & Conservation: A Morton Arboretum report warns 74% of 54 Asian oak species lack living backup in botanical collections, while another study says tropical forests could face up to 2.1°C hotter conditions by 2050, stressing species that rely on forest microclimates. AI & Jobs: A World Bank report finds AI job displacement risk is far higher in high-income countries (14.2% of jobs) than in low- and middle-income economies (4.5%). Digital Infrastructure Security: Taiwan’s Coast Guard reportedly warned a Chinese research vessel off undersea cables, spotlighting concerns about intelligence gathering near the Pacific Light Cable Network. Regional Tech Governance: ASEAN civil service leaders met in Cambodia, with a push for people-centered, results-driven innovation to help bridge the digital gap across member states. STEM Education in Brunei: The Sultan Qaboos Institute in Manah wrapped its 62nd Arabic course, featuring a student presentation on “Artificial Intelligence and its application in learning.” Payments Leadership: Mastercard announced senior Asia Pacific leadership appointments, including a new EVP for Core Payments, as it leans further into AI-enabled commerce and data-driven payments. Maritime Drills: SEACAT 2026 in Singapore highlighted a more integrated maritime operations and senior leader training setup for Indo-Pacific cooperation.