Brunei Tourism & Tech: Dynamik Technologies Sdn Bhd won the Brunei Technology Excellence Award for AI–Tourism for “Nakhoda”, a digital platform built with the Tourism Development Department to help visitors plan personalised trips and let local operators book online while keeping sensitive data in Brunei. Cybersecurity & Inclusion: Brunei Cyber Security Conference (CySec 2026) was launched to strengthen resilience of critical infrastructure under Brunei’s Cyber Security Act framework, while International School Brunei officially opened its Centre for Inclusive Learning (CIL) Bandar to support children with diverse learning needs. Regional Environment: Indonesia says it remains fully compliant with ASEAN haze protocols as wildfires continue to push hazardous smoke across parts of Southeast Asia, including Brunei and Malaysia. Trade & Energy: NLNG urged the gas industry to treat methane reduction as a business priority, arguing it can cut emissions while improving plant efficiency and revenue. Culture & Community: Labuan’s Borneo Arts Festival 2026 is set to draw over 30,000 visitors, with Brunei and Indonesia expected among the crowd. Sports & Travel: Ticketing details are out for the Yemen vs Qatar Gulf Cup clash, with official sales via WeBook. Creative Fest 2027: Kreative Fest 2027 will bring Brunei’s creative community together, with a Kreative Fest Tour starting in November.