Telecoms & Connectivity: Timor-Leste has launched its first international subsea cable for commercial customers, with the 607 km Timor-Leste South Submarine Cable System linking Dili to Australia and offering a new alternative to satellite and microwave links. Agriculture & Trade: India’s coffee exports reached more than 140 countries in FY2025–26, with Timor-Leste listed among new destinations—another signal of growing regional food trade links. Maritime Security: Indonesia, Australia, and Timor-Leste agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint response against border crimes, including trafficking, smuggling, and livestock theft. Energy & Offshore Industry: Fugro will conduct underwater site characterisation surveys for Timor-Leste’s future offshore energy infrastructure tied to Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan, using autonomous underwater vehicle work ahead of planned pipeline and engineering planning. Community & Livestock Health: A brucellosis project in Timor-Leste is pushing community-led prevention—safer handling of births, improved reporting, and support for vaccination—while building stronger links between farmers and veterinary technicians. Regional Spotlight: Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste leaders discussed security cooperation (including election security support) and a joint scholarship push for fields like law, mining engineering, and tropical medicine.