Brunei-Singapore Ties: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Brunei from July 14–17 to attend Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s 80th birthday celebrations, including official ceremonies and meetings with Bruneian ministers and SAF personnel in Temburong. Entrepreneurship Push: Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) has launched its SEED program for 13 participants from government agencies, community groups and the public, aiming to train, mentor and support aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women and vulnerable communities, in line with Brunei Vision 2035. Regional Diplomacy: Asean foreign ministers met Myanmar’s counterpart in Bangkok; Myanmar’s foreign minister said ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and being well cared for, while ASEAN also discussed humanitarian access and reduced violence benchmarks. South China Sea: Fourteen countries reaffirmed the 2016 arbitration ruling that rejects China’s expansive maritime claims, ahead of ASEAN talks on the Code of Conduct. Travel & Entry Rules: Kuwait published a list of 52 countries eligible for tourist visa-on-arrival, and Germany announced visa-free entry for Brunei among 62 countries for 2026. Cybersecurity: Southeast Asia’s public sector faces rising cyber threats, with calls for urgent reforms and stronger cross-border coordination. Business & Culture: Oman is taking part in Brunei’s International Book Fair 2026 with Arabic and English heritage and literature materials.