AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDiplomacy: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make the first-ever Singapore PM visit to Timor-Leste from 2–3 July, with meetings in Dili and the conferral of the Order of Timor-Leste, as both sides look to deepen cooperation after Timor-Leste’s ASEAN accession. Government: The Council of Ministers approved a draft Decree-Law amending the prison guards’ special career path, including a new Chief Prison Guard rank, revised promotion rules, higher salary supplements, and meal rights during shifts. Regional economy: Timor-Leste is pushing for closer ASEAN–China Greater Bay Area links to attract investment and technology, with Vice Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi Lay arguing the partnership can strengthen supply chains and digital transformation. Aviation & tourism: Aero Dili launched its inaugural Darwin–Dili service, boosting connectivity between Australia’s Northern Territory and Timor-Leste and opening more routes for trade and travel. Energy & development: Sunda Energy says it is evaluating next steps for the Chuditch-2 appraisal well offshore Timor-Leste after regulator and partner discussions.
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