AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoEnergy & Industry: East Timor broke ground on a $107 million solar power plant and energy storage project in Manatuto, a joint venture between EDF and Itochu, expected to cut fuel import spending by about $25–$30 million a year and supply roughly 30% of electricity demand by 2028. Foreign Investment Push: President Jose Ramos-Horta urged foreign firms to “be adventurous” as Timor-Leste opens up its economy, while a separate report says the country is courting Indian investment in LNG, oil refining, and education, including plans tied to the Greater Sunrise gas field. Diplomacy & Governance: A government press release outlined the July 22 Council of Ministers meeting in Dili, including updates on local government reform work and Portugal-related cooperation on administrative modernisation and electoral administration. Regional Context: At ASEAN meetings in Manila, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to ASEAN, warning that attempts to control international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz could set dangerous precedents.
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