Oil & Gas Revenue Strategy: Nigeria LNG says methane reduction should be treated as a business priority, arguing each tonne of methane lost means lost gas and lost revenue, and that investments can pay back while cutting emissions and boosting plant efficiency. Youth Corruption Probe: A Philippine report says corruption can start in barangay youth councils, with “kontratista” middlemen allegedly overpricing purchases and sharing kickbacks with officials. Brunei Culture & Tourism: Labuan’s Borneo Arts Festival 2026 is expected to draw over 30,000 visitors from Sept 25–27, with dance, costume and arts competitions plus workshops and markets. Regional Security Diplomacy: Malaysia’s Armed Forces chief highlights defence diplomacy and non-alignment, citing engagement with neighbours including Brunei. Cyber Resilience in Brunei: Brunei Cyber Security Conference (CySec 2026) was launched to strengthen protection for critical infrastructure, building on Brunei’s cyber laws and strategy. Inclusive Education in Brunei: International School Brunei opens a new Centre for Inclusive Learning in Bandar to support children with diverse learning needs. ASEAN Haze Crisis: Indonesia’s wildfire smoke continues to push hazardous air quality across parts of Borneo and neighbours, with Indonesia saying it has not received protest notes while firefighting and enforcement efforts continue. ASEAN-China Trade Boost: The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning, featuring both familiar ASEAN staples and higher-value tech products, including Brunei AI firms. Creative Community Push: Brunei’s Kreative Fest 2027 is set to create a new platform for creatives, with a Kreative Fest Tour planned to start in November.