Cluster Munitions: Timor-Leste officially signed on Sept 15, 2026 its accession declaration to the Convention on Cluster Munitions at a Vientiane conference, backing humanitarian action and the push to tackle UXO impacts. Digital Payments: Timor-Leste’s central bank and Cambodia’s National Bank signed an MoU in Dili to boost cooperation on digital payments, financial innovation, cross-border connectivity, and research and training, including support for trade in local currencies. Trade & Investment: Timor-Leste’s Commerce Minister Filipus Pereira says ASEAN integration is about building local capacity and attracting quality investment, while improving customs, connectivity, standards and the investment climate to help MSMEs shift beyond raw exports. Mining Watch: Estrella Resources expanded its Timor-Leste copper-gold search with two new exploration licences, alongside conditional approval for a maiden manganese export to Indonesia. Finance & Competitiveness: A Council of Ministers meeting on Sept 16 is listed as “available soon,” as Timor-Leste continues work to diversify its economy and court investment.