Aquaculture & Food Processing: Singapore-listed Qian Hu has incorporated Timor Aquahub International (June) to build an aquaculture and seafood-processing foothold in Timor-Leste, investing US$1m in an operational base and US$2m in a seaside hatchery, with plans including sustainable lobster farming; Qian Hu holds 55%, former Timorese electricity/water/urbanisation secretary of state Januario Pereira 25%, and managing director Roger Koh 20%. Telecoms Connectivity: Cabos de Timor-Leste has commercially opened the Timor-Leste South Submarine Cable System, giving local operators an international subsea connection linking Dili to Vocus’ North West Cable System off Australia, funded by the Timor-Leste government with support from the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific. Oil & Gas Infrastructure: Finder Energy says the Petrojarl I FPSO selected for Timor-Leste’s KTJ project is expected to enter a shipyard in early 2027 for upgrade and life-extension works. Regional Integration & Trade: ASEAN’s 59th anniversary coverage highlights Timor-Leste’s inclusion as the bloc’s newest member (accession in Oct 2025), with repeated emphasis on deeper connectivity and people-centred development across the region.