Digital Culture & Music: Hanoi’s open-air “Crescendo – Symphony of Connection” at Hoan Kiem drew crowds during the Crescendo International Music Festival, mixing classical performances with a more public, peace-and-friendship vibe. Regional Tech & Cooperation: Kuwait and Brunei held talks on boosting ties in digital transformation, AI and cybersecurity, with plans to exchange expertise and support Brunei’s digital-government initiatives. Local Arts & Community: Sarawak’s Miri is set to strengthen its education-tourism push via a collaboration with Malaysia’s MITA, exploring joint packages that could also spotlight attractions shared with Brunei. Malay Culture Spotlight: Batam hosted the Kenduri Seni Melayu arts festival, welcoming performers from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand, with batik, martial arts and dance among the highlights. Brunei Education Tech: ACER and Brunei launched the Brunei Darussalam Digital Literacy Standards (BDDLS) for Years 1–11, weaving in AI literacy and updating ICT and related curricula. Cross-Border Safety: Sarawak and Brunei police agreed to deepen cooperation against cross-border crime, focusing on intelligence sharing and coordinated land and maritime operations. Music Charts: Michael Jackson’s “Bad” climbed to a new peak on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, showing his enduring streaming-to-sales pull.