Central Bank Cooperation: Bank Indonesia and Banco Central de Timor-Leste signed an MoU to boost payment innovation, including possible cross-border links for QRIS-style payments. Energy Infrastructure: Fugro won new Timor-Leste offshore survey contracts for the Greater Sunrise TLNG and Bayu-Undan pipeline routes, with geotechnical and metocean work planned to start in early 2027. Diplomacy & UN Stance: President José Ramos-Horta renewed support for India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, praising India’s democratic record and role with developing countries. Elections & Tech Risks: Timor-Leste’s Minister Agio Pereira met Australia’s Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope on election planning, focusing on disinformation, social media, and AI challenges. Labour Mobility: Australia’s PALM scheme confirmed Timor-Leste among eligible countries for legal work placements, aimed at filling labour shortages. Cultural Heritage: Timor-Leste designated Tutuala’s cultural landscape and Portuguese-origin architecture in Dili and Liquiçá as National Cultural Heritage. Regional Trade Push: Timor-Leste debuted as ASEAN’s 11th member at the China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, seeking wider cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, and the digital economy.