Fugitive Probe: Kerala police say reports claiming Sukumara Kurup is alive in Brunei are still unverified, even as they share information with Interpol and examine new photographs, after earlier claims of an elderly man near the Brunei–Malaysia border. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN Parliamentarians wrapped up a week in Hainan with site visits on fisheries innovation, governance models and digital economy themes, as legislative ties deepen. Workforce & AI: South Korea’s labour minister pledged to train 10,000 “field-ready” AI talents via K-Digital Training at the ASEAN+3 Labour Ministers meeting in Bangkok. Local Mobility & Deals: BYD Brunei’s roadshow at The Mall Gadong runs through Aug 31, with promotions and a lucky draw to win a BYD Sealion 6. Sports (Brunei in focus): Brunei Darussalam was drawn into Group G for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifiers, with matches in Oman’s host city Salalah. Environment & Haze: Indonesia’s wildfires continue to fuel haze affecting Malaysia and Brunei, with calls for forestry reform and expanded firefighting and cloud-seeding efforts. Business & Industry: Imperial Motors was appointed authorised distributor of XPENG in Brunei, adding another EV brand to Inchcape’s portfolio.