Renewables Push in Brunei: Brunei’s Department of Energy has opened a tender for five grid-connected solar installations on rooftops and carports at government buildings in Muara, covering design, build, operation and maintenance, with bids due June 23 and a BND 1,000 fee; the country targets 30% renewables in its electricity mix by 2035. ASEAN Industrial Links: An ASEAN Dhaka Committee delegation, including Brunei, visited Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) to explore expanding investment and industrial cooperation after touring manufacturing sites such as Singer Bangladesh and a Japanese-invested export hair wig producer. Cybersecurity for ASEAN: Fortinet launched a Singapore-based FortiNDR Cloud PoP to bring network detection and response closer to customers across ASEAN as cloud and hybrid adoption grows. Underwater Security Pact: Brunei joined a new 17-nation initiative launched in Singapore to protect critical underwater infrastructure, aiming to develop shared principles for building, maintaining and defending energy and telecom links. Food Rescue Expansion: Malaysia’s government invited more firms and NGOs to join the Ihsan Food Bank (i-FB) initiative, positioning it as an ESG-friendly way to cut food waste and support vulnerable communities.