Maritime & Trade: Singapore and Brunei maritime authorities signed an MoU to boost cooperation on digitalisation, safety, port State control, incident investigation, training and other areas. Aviation & Tourism: Shenzhen Airlines launched a new Bandar Seri Begawan–Shenzhen route, with the service expected to strengthen trade, investment and tourism links with China’s Greater Bay Area; Brunei also reported rising Chinese arrivals after the last year’s connectivity gains. Finance & Policy: Brunei Darussalam Central Bank launched the Brunei Financial Sector Blueprint 2026–2035, setting a 10-year direction for a resilient, inclusive and innovative financial sector. Consumer Tech: Apple Music expanded to Brunei, adding paid streaming access to the service’s growing country list. Logistics Costs: Maersk announced a peak-season dry-container surcharge on Southeast Asia–Oceania shipments starting 1 Nov 2026, affecting routes including Brunei. Local Business & Mobility: Subaru returned to Brunei with a new showroom and authorised sales/service via Imperial Motors, while Mazda officially debuted the all-new CX-5 in Brunei. Industry Development: MinDA and Bongao discussed trade, logistics, power and water gaps, including plans to strengthen Bongao Port to improve maritime connectivity.