AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSubsea Connectivity Boost: Timor-Leste has launched its first international subsea cable connection for commercial customers, linking Dili to Vocus’ North West Cable System off Australia via the 607 km Timor-Leste South Submarine Cable System—an upgrade meant to reduce reliance on satellite and microwave links. Regional Digital Push: Australia also marked a Pacific milestone, saying every Pacific Islands Forum member is now connected to global undersea cable networks for the first time, with Timor-Leste named among the countries benefiting from more than 10,300 km of new cable work. Labour Mobility Watch: The Council of Ministers in Dili reviewed Australia’s PALM scheme, including plans to raise Timorese worker participation to 10,000 by 2028, while flagging ongoing challenges around protecting workers’ rights and handling complaints. Security Cooperation: PNG’s Prime Minister says he will ask Timor-Leste to provide 200 defence personnel for a proposed multinational force to help secure and supervise the 2027 election. ASEAN Anniversary Context: With ASEAN’s 59th anniversary on August 8 and Timor-Leste joining as its newest member, regional leaders are framing deeper cooperation around resilience, integration, and people-centred development.
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