Brunei-Singapore/Regional Diplomacy: Ahead of his Malaysia state visit, Singapore President Tharman told Bernama the Malaysia–Singapore bond is built on trust, dialogue and people-to-people ties, with focus on cooperation like the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the RTS Link. South China Sea: 14 nations plus the EU reaffirmed a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidates China’s South China Sea claims, while China again rejected the decision. Brunei in ASEAN sports & youth: The Philippines launched the SEA Plus Youth Games (Dec 2–14, 2027), inviting Brunei among 23 participating nations across the region. Brunei in ASEAN safety: Vietnam hosted ASEAN-OSHNET meetings in Da Nang, with Brunei taking vice chair and the Secretariat role for 2026–2029. Music & pop culture: Brunei-linked rock news: Indonesian band Peter Pan headlines Sarawak’s Rock-In-The-City 2026, sharing the opening night stage with Brunei’s Secret Signal. Film/entertainment business: Malaysia and Brunei distributor Abnormal Studios picked up international rights for sci-fi fantasy “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air,” using audience-analytics to prove demand before sales. Local entertainment spotlight: Brunei singer-actor Wu Chun shared a Singapore “work-cation,” including a nostalgic Orchard Road phone booth moment with his wife. Charts: K-pop group AHOF’s mini-album “RUN TO YOU” hit No.1 on iTunes in Brunei and several other countries.