Digital Services Boost: Timor-Leste officially launched verify.gov.tl in Dili, a national portal to verify government-issued documents using a Cambodia-developed model with QR-based authenticity, under a Jan 20, 2025 cooperation deal; the launch drew senior officials and about 500 guests. Regional Security Debate: At Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta pushed back on “hardware-first” thinking, arguing that missiles and tanks can’t replace diplomacy and trust-building. Diplomacy and Peace Talks: Ramos-Horta also floated a plan to guide Myanmar’s conflict by placing a retired four-star Southeast Asian general “under a tent” with all sides, to enable humanitarian access. Education Support (Regional Spillover): While not Timor-Leste-focused, coverage highlights how governments are preparing for school openings with large-scale supply drives, underscoring the wider regional push to keep education running smoothly.