ASEAN Integration Push: Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão is in Vietnam for an official visit and the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi (June 7-10), with talks aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and signing four agreements afterward, including education and higher education partnerships. Regional Diplomacy: Vietnam and Timor-Leste are framing the trip as a step toward stronger ASEAN cohesion after Timor-Leste’s accession as the bloc’s 11th member, with the forum expected to generate policy ideas on peace, prosperity, and people-centred development. Tourism Skills Boost: Dili’s Ministry of Tourism launched the Timor-Leste Tourism Ambassador Programme, a free certified training starting June 1-2 for 59 participants, with more sessions planned July to September to reach about 300 trainees and improve customer service across hospitality. ASEAN Unity Tension: Timor-Leste’s Foreign Ministry urged the country to avoid misleading statements that could harm Myanmar’s image, after remarks by President José Ramos-Horta were criticised by Myanmar as interference and a breach of ASEAN non-interference principles. Digital Public Services: Timor-Leste officially launched verify.gov.tl to advance digital public services and socio-economic growth, marking a milestone in a digital partnership with Cambodia.