Brunei in Film & Media: Abnormal Studios has secured Malaysia and Brunei theatrical distribution rights for the sci-fi fantasy “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air,” also taking worldwide sales representation (excluding those territories) ahead of a Busan launch this October, with the campaign boosted by Kotodama Lab’s pre-market audience analytics. Brunei in Music: AHOF’s third mini-album “RUN TO YOU” debuted globally, hitting iTunes No. 1 in Malaysia and Brunei, plus top spots across the region, as the group kicks off comeback promos on KBS “Music Bank” from July 10. Brunei in Sports Media: The AFF renewed its broadcast partnership with Singapore’s Mediacorp for ASEAN United FC competitions, including the ASEAN Championship 2026 (July 24–Aug 26) streamed via Mewatch. Brunei in Tech & Connectivity: A South Korean-led AUG East subsea cable plan includes branching lines connected to Brunei, with the landing station in Saemangeum and completion targeted for Q3 2029. Brunei in Regional Cooperation: Brunei assumed vice chairmanship and the ASEAN-OSHNET Secretariat role for 2026–2029, as Vietnam hosts key ASEAN occupational safety and health meetings in Da Nang. Brunei in Business/Services: RNG Tech plans to deploy over 800 self-service massage chairs this year across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries including Brunei, focusing on high-traffic public spots like malls and transport hubs.