AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRule of Law & Prosperity: A new 2026 Freedom and Prosperity Index warns that rule-of-law erosion is undermining broad-based prosperity, with global adherence to the rule of law declining sharply since 2020. South China Sea: Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the nine-dash line arbitration, China again dismisses the 2016 ruling as a “political farce,” while other countries reaffirm the award and maritime order. Regional Alignment: A Southeast Asia survey finds a modest shift toward China over the U.S., with Timor-Leste showing 58.2% support for China in a forced-choice scenario. ASEAN Cooperation: Vietnam says it is ready to share experience with Timor-Leste as the country prepares for ASEAN leadership in 2029, focusing on agriculture, food security, digital transformation, tourism, and investment links. Energy & Investment: Singapore’s Global Group has started building its first Timor-Leste fuel storage terminal in Liquica, a US$10 million project aimed at strengthening fuel supply and control. Local Economy & Jobs: The government of Timor-Leste mourns Dr. Paula Pinto, a long-time advocate for Timorese self-determination, whose work spanned the resistance era and post-independence state service.
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