Financial Reform: Timor-Leste’s National Parliament has approved the General Framework for the Financial System and Banking Activities (Law Proposal No. 22/VI), updating the 2000-era rules and boosting the Central Bank’s regulatory, supervisory and enforcement powers, including new stability tools like a Resolution Fund and Deposit Insurance Fund, plus tighter anti–money laundering and consumer protection. Oil & Gas Development: Finder Energy says Timor-Leste’s upstream regulator ANP has approved the field development plan for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) project, clearing the way toward final investment decisions after technical and engineering work. Food & Industry: Dili Dairy Factory has resumed production and returned to the market at full capacity after internal upgrades and independent lab testing found no non-compliances. Regional Trade & Connectivity: Vietnam says it will share its experience with Timor-Leste as the country prepares for deeper ASEAN integration ahead of the 2029 chairmanship, with cooperation flagged across agriculture, food security, digital transformation, tourism and investment promotion. Energy Infrastructure Investment: Singapore’s Global Group has started building its first fuel storage terminal in Timor-Leste (US$10m), targeting completion in 10 months and expanding storage capacity later. Agriculture & Fisheries Cooperation: A fisheries officer exchange between Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste focused on compliance and enforcement practices to help tackle illegal fishing across the region.