AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoASEAN Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Manila for Asean foreign ministers’ meetings and the East Asia Summit and Asean Regional Forum, underscoring Washington’s push for a “free and open Indo-Pacific” as it seeks to counter China’s growing influence. Offshore Energy: Fugro has won a contract for deepwater offshore site characterization surveys supporting Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan gas developments, using geophysical, seismic and AUV work with operations planned to start in Q4 2026. Human Rights Solidarity: FRETILIN in Dili has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Sahrawi defender Naâma Asfari, citing his worsening health after an indefinite hunger strike and long imprisonment. Finance Law: Timor-Leste’s National Parliament approved a new General Framework for the Financial System and Banking Activities, expanding the Central Bank’s powers, setting up resolution and deposit insurance funds, and strengthening anti–money laundering and consumer protection rules. Regional Links: Vietnam inaugurated its fully operational embassy office in Dili, saying it will serve as a bridge for agencies, localities and businesses as Timor-Leste deepens ASEAN integration.
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