Digital Payments Pact: Timor-Leste’s central bank and Cambodia’s National Bank signed an MoU to boost digital payments, cross-border connectivity, joint research and training, and support trade using local currencies. Health Policy in Dili: The WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee adopted the Dili Declaration, pushing stronger health workforce planning for equitable specialised care, plus resolutions on medical devices, diagnostics, assistive tech, health financing, ending TB, and vaccine confidence. Energy Timeline Shift: At Gastech in Bangkok, Timor-Leste’s petroleum minister said Greater Sunrise production has been pushed back to 2034, tightening a schedule already hit by long delays. Security Capability Build: Ten F-FDTL members graduated from training and began operating two Australian Defence Force M730 Steel Camels, marking a step toward locally licensed specialist capability. Public Finance Cooperation: Timor-Leste and Indonesia moved to strengthen cooperation on public finance management and accounting system reform. ASEAN Football Boost: Indonesia’s PSSI is positioning the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 as a major cultural showcase, with commercial rights led by IMG.