Offshore Energy Contracts: Fugro won two more survey contracts from Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources for Greater Sunrise TLNG and the Bayu-Undan Pipeline Highway, adding heavy geotechnical and metocean work to earlier geophysical studies; field campaigns are set to start in Q1 2027 after Q3 2026 geophysics, using deepwater seabed and subsurface data to guide route selection and engineering. ASEAN Integration & Trade Policy: Timor-Leste is preparing 60 legal instruments to fully integrate into ASEAN, with nearly 50 targeted for 2026–2027, covering trade facilitation, competition, and customs reforms, while also assessing RCEP requirements to avoid disadvantages to domestic industry. Women-Led Enterprise & Local Production: The government is pushing women-owned businesses using locally available resources to move from informal micro-trading toward production and processing, aiming to raise added value and cut import reliance. Cultural Heritage Protection: Timor-Leste designated the Cultural Landscape of Tutuala and Portuguese-origin architectural heritage in Dili and Liquiçá as National Cultural Heritage, creating a legal basis for conservation with UNESCO support. Regional Diplomacy: President José Ramos-Horta renewed support for India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat and backed a two-state solution on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Industry Skills & Energy Education: SPE Western Australia and Australian Energy Producers extended their partnership with seminars at UNTL’s Hera Engineering Campus, reaching 300+ students in petroleum and geology.