Energy Deal for Timor-Leste: Ashurst Perkins Coie says IFC, ADB and JICA are backing Timor-Leste’s first utility-scale solar plus battery storage project—73.7MW of solar and 80.2MWh storage—aimed at cutting reliance on imported diesel and supplying EDTL under a 25-year power deal. Women in Business: The prime minister highlighted women entrepreneurs as a key driver of Timor-Leste’s economic development. ASEAN Trade Push: Timor-Leste is taking part in the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning as ASEAN’s 11th member, with the event spotlighting CAFTA 3.0 opportunities, AI-enabled trade and enterprise matchmaking. Regional Health & Policy: WHO’s South-East Asia regional committee adopted the Dili Declaration on health workforce and moves to improve progress toward universal health coverage. International Spotlight: Timor-Leste was among teams affected by a disrupted Asian Games flag hoisting ceremony in Nagoya, after organisers cited “lack of communication” and “trouble” before the event resumed.