ASEAN & Diplomacy: Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has flown to Vietnam for an official visit and to speak at the ASEAN Future Forum 2026, with talks and four planned agreements including education and higher education cooperation. Regional Integration: Analysts say Timor-Leste’s ASEAN role is opening doors for investment, infrastructure and human capital as the bloc pushes its Community Vision 2045. Tourism Skills Push: The Ministry of Tourism launched the Timor-Leste Tourism Ambassador Programme, a free certified training for hospitality workers, with 59 participants starting in Dili and more sessions planned through September. Foreign Affairs Warning: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Timor-Leste to avoid statements that could harm Myanmar’s image, after remarks by President José Ramos-Horta at regional meetings. Digital Services: Timor-Leste officially launched verify.gov.tl to advance digital public services and socio-economic growth, building on a partnership with Cambodia.