Sharia Finance in Focus: Record Asset Management launched Record Amanah, a Sharia-compliant private markets and private equity platform for institutional investors, partnering with Khalij Group and citing growing demand from clients seeking Islamic principles alongside strong governance. ASEAN Workplace Safety: Brunei took the vice chair and also received the ASEAN-OSHNET Secretariat role for 2026–2029 as Vietnam handed over chairmanship, with delegates adopting an action plan for 2026–2030 to push safer, healthier workplaces and digital transformation. Brunei in Regional Business: RNG Tech plans to deploy over 800 self-service massage chairs this year, including 450 across Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and Brunei, targeting high-traffic sites like malls, transport hubs and airports. Halal Tourism Push: Vietnam is pitching itself as a new halal tourism destination, noting Muslim arrivals are still a small share of total visitors but demand is rising across key markets including Brunei. Travel & Connectivity: Tune Talk introduced free E-Roaming for eligible prepaid plans across 13 countries, including Brunei, making “roam as home” data available without extra activation. Energy & Risk Watch: ASEAN faces fresh fiscal pressure as the Iran war highlights oil-import vulnerabilities via the Strait of Hormuz, with governments stretching budgets and accelerating renewables.