Transboundary Haze: Indonesia’s Kalimantan wildfires are pushing hazardous smoke across borders, with Metro Manila hit by “very unhealthy” to “acutely unhealthy” air and schools disrupted, while Malaysia’s Sarawak records hazardous readings and Brunei also feels the spillover. Brunei-Philippines Courts: Brunei and the Philippines Supreme Courts sign an MoU to boost judicial education and cooperation, including training on AI, cybercrime, trafficking, and climate-related disputes. Clean Brunei Youth Dialogue: Brunei’s Clean Brunei initiative holds a youth cleanliness dialogue in Bandar Seri Begawan, bringing nearly 300 students to share ideas for a cleaner, more sustainable environment. Thailand Visa Rules: Thailand confirms a major shift from 60 to 30 days for visa-free tourism from 15 September 2026, with land-border entries capped at twice yearly for most travellers. Seafood Expo Asia: Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia opens in Singapore, with Brunei among new country participants, spotlighting regional seafood trade and processing innovation. Limbang Border Quirk: A closer look at Limbang’s “go-between” role shows how an unresolved border dispute shapes everyday travel for Bruneians and Malaysians. Judicial Cooperation Focus: The Brunei-Philippines pact also covers sharing curriculum, training modules, and research materials between their judicial education units. Culture & Heritage: A profile highlights Brunei’s youth-led cleanliness efforts and, separately, regional cultural stories—from Sabah-US partnerships to a marching band mentor’s legacy.