Timor-Leste Economy & Investment: Timor-Leste is pushing for “quality investment” to boost competitiveness, with a focus on moving beyond raw exports and helping small businesses overcome gaps in finance, tech, standards and digital tools. Digital Finance: The National Bank of Cambodia and Timor-Leste’s central bank signed a pact to expand cross-border digital payments, including cooperation on research, training and using local currencies to support trade. Energy & LNG: Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise gas project has been pushed back to 2034, tightening an already delayed timeline that investors are watching closely for signals on future LNG development. Security & Capability Building: Ten F-FDTL members have completed specialist training and are now licensed to operate Australian Defence Force M730 Steel Camels, marking a step toward local, self-reliant capability. Regional Diplomacy: Timor-Leste also took part in a forum on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement in Hong Kong, aiming to strengthen regional digital trade links.