Oil & Gas Regulation: Finder Energy says Timor-Leste’s Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo has approved the Environmental Impact Statement for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) project, completing key environmental steps after the earlier Field Development Plan and moving the project closer to final investment decision. Diplomacy at UNGA: President José Ramos-Horta told the UN General Assembly that Timor-Leste welcomes Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy proposal, while stressing consultation with the people concerned and support for self-determination through dialogue. Payments & Digital Finance: Bank Indonesia and Banco Central de Timor-Leste signed an MoU to deepen cooperation on payment and settlement systems, including exploring cross-border QRIS connectivity. Regional Media Influence: A report says Australia and New Zealand are using public broadcasters as “soft power” across the Pacific, including agreements with Timor-Leste’s broadcaster. Labour Mobility: Australia confirmed Timor-Leste as one of 10 countries eligible for its Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) work placement scheme.