AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Haze: Indonesian fires pushed Dili’s air quality to unhealthy levels, prompting a three-day school closure from October 15. Timor-Leste backs joint regional action, with ASEAN set to discuss the haze in November. Greater Sunrise: President José Ramos-Horta says three key agreements for the long-delayed gas project could be signed early next year, though doubts remain over the commercial case for a pipeline and LNG plant on Timor-Leste’s south coast. Trade and Investment: Timor-Leste and Indonesia have signed an investment treaty and are seeking wider market access. Bilateral trade reached $423.6 million in 2025, about 76% of Timor-Leste’s trade with ASEAN members. Energy Development: Finder Energy has secured a rig for three planned wells at the offshore Kuda Tasi and Jahal fields, with drilling expected to begin in December 2027, subject to approvals. Crime: Police say foreign scam suspects have returned to illicit work after arrests and fines, renewing calls for tougher penalties.
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