Digital Government: Timor-Leste officially launched verify.gov.tl in Dili, a national document verification portal built with Cambodia’s technical support under a 2025 digital transformation MoU, aiming to improve public service delivery and socio-economic growth. ASEAN & Diplomacy: President José Ramos-Horta used an ERIA lecture in Jakarta to argue that full ASEAN membership is already boosting Timor-Leste’s infrastructure and investment, while stressing reconciliation and dialogue as the only way to handle regional flashpoints like Myanmar. Bilateral Ties: Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão will visit Vietnam and attend the ASEAN Future Forum 2026, with both sides pushing deeper cooperation in telecoms, digital transformation, agriculture, energy, and human resources—building on the Telemor/Viettel partnership. Foreign Policy: Timor-Leste’s Foreign Ministry urged restraint after remarks by President Ramos-Horta on Myanmar, saying they were seen as interference and undermined ASEAN unity and bilateral relations. Energy & Industry: Finder Energy reported progress on the KTJ oil fields in the Timor Sea, submitting its EIS and field development plan as approvals move forward.