AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSingapore–Timor-Leste Diplomacy: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make the first-ever Singapore PM visit to Timor-Leste from 2–3 July, with meetings with President Jose Ramos-Horta and Timor-Leste leaders, a reception for Singaporeans in Dili, and the conferment of the Order of Timor-Leste in recognition of Singapore’s long support since the 1999 peacekeeping mission. Cabinet Watch: The Council of Ministers approved a draft Decree-Law amending the prison guards’ career path and statute, including a new Chief Prison Guard rank, revised promotion rules, a 50% salary supplement, meal rights during shifts, and seniority-based exceptional promotions. ASEAN Economic Push: Timor-Leste is looking to deepen ties between ASEAN and China’s Greater Bay Area to attract investment and technology, with Vice Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi Lay urging inclusive, sustainable regional integration. Aviation Connectivity: Aero Dili launched its inaugural Darwin–Dili service, boosting tourism and business links between Timor-Leste and Australia’s Northern Territory. Regional Aviation Carbon Rules: ASEAN countries are set to benefit from a UN-backed airline carbon offset scheme, with a report saying the region could scale up eligible carbon credits if governments quickly issue authorisations.
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