Shipping & Logistics: Inchcape Shipping Services opened a new Brunei office to back offshore, naval and logistics operations, including port agency services and added support like storage, transport, fabrication yards and ship-to-ship agency coverage. Energy & Resilience: President Marcos met former Japan PM Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on regional energy security and the AZEC/POWERR Asia push, with Japan’s $10bn support package aimed at procurement, stockpiling, diversification and efficiency. Brunei Industry & Skills: AITI’s Brunei TechXplore Digital Apprenticeship Program wrapped up, highlighting hands-on ICT experience and international exposure for employability under Brunei’s digital transformation agenda. FinTech Regulation: Brunei’s BDCB amended its FinTech Regulatory Sandbox guidelines to broaden eligible participants and clarify what solutions can be tested, with safeguards for consumer protection and market stability. Consumer Watch: Brunei CPI edged up 0.1% in April year-on-year, mainly from higher food prices, while non-food was slightly lower. Tourism Connectivity: Sarawak Tourism Board and Royal Brunei Airlines signed an MoU to strengthen connectivity and boost Sarawak’s international tourism push. Regional Trade & Food Security: ASEAN reiterated that food security is tied to fuel security as energy disruptions ripple into fertiliser, shipping and food value chains.