Regional Culture & Tourism: Labuan’s 13th Borneo Arts Festival (BAF) 2026 drew over 30,000 visitors in three days, with performances, fashion showcases and more than 100 hours of creative works bringing together artists from Brunei, Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan, Indonesia and the Philippines. Environment & Public Health: Wildfires in Indonesian Borneo are choking the region with toxic haze, with communities describing desperate firefighting as land clearing for cash crops and peatland drying worsen the crisis. Sports (Asian Games): China keeps dominating the Asian Games medal race, leading with 107 golds and 176 total medals, while Brunei sits among the countries with only a bronze so far. Brunei–Singapore Ties: Brunei’s Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah will visit Singapore for the Young Leaders’ Programme, co-chaired with PM Lawrence Wong, with stops including SAFTI City and the Singapore Oceanarium. Brunei–China Friendship: China and Brunei marked 35 years of diplomatic relations with cultural exchange events, including performances by artists with disabilities and a Brunei China Food Festival. Local Business & Tech: DST Brunei launched its latest Mobi Bundle for iPhone 18 Pro models, pairing devices with 24-month plans and added coverage and rewards. Transport & Mobility: MG HS PHEV made its Brunei debut at the Borneo Kustom Show, offering up to 120km electric range and low fuel consumption figures.