Conservation Under Climate Pressure: A new study links Sumatra’s Cyclone Senyar to the deaths of at least 58 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans—about 7% of the species—after extreme rain triggered landslides, with researchers warning the real toll could be higher and that climate change is likely intensifying such disasters. Cybersecurity for ASEAN: Fortinet launched a Singapore cloud PoP to bring network detection and response closer to customers across the region, aiming to improve visibility and speed up threat response as organisations move to hybrid and cloud setups. Regional Energy Integration: Sarawak is pushing for a unified Asean Power Grid framework, positioning its hydropower as a “battery” role to boost energy security and speed cross-border infrastructure. Local Tech & Skills: Brunei’s education minister said education systems must evolve for resilience and future-ready universities, with cooperation across stakeholders to tackle issues like curriculum transformation and teacher education. Brunei Business & Mobility: A Mazda Roadshow in Gadong (10–14 June) is offering test drives, service packages, and rewards, while Sarawak’s Guangzhou–Kuching direct flight highlights growing demand for stronger China connectivity. Science, Heritage & Research: Sarawak plans to nominate a rare 16th-century Arabic manuscript tied to Sultan Tengah for UNESCO’s “Memory of the World,” alongside broader heritage gazettements. Finance & Digital Services: Retail banking in Vietnam is shifting from product-led sales to long-term customer value and personalised advisory as middle-income growth and cross-border needs rise.