ASEAN Integration & Diplomacy: Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão is set to attend the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi (June 7-10), with officials saying the trip is meant to deepen ties and speed up Timor-Leste’s integration into ASEAN. Bilateral Trade & Skills: Vietnam says the visit will expand cooperation in areas like telecommunications, digital transformation, agriculture, energy, and human resources, with four agreements planned including education and higher education partnerships. Tourism Workforce: Dili’s Ministry of Tourism launched a Timor-Leste Tourism Ambassador Programme (June 1-2 start), training 59 frontline workers at the Dili Convention Centre, with more sessions planned July-September for about 300 participants total. Offshore Oil & Gas Development: Finder Energy reported progress on the Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) project in the Timor Sea, submitting the EIS and field development plan, while Amplus Energy issued an invitation to tender for redeploying the Petrojarl I FPSO for the project. Energy/Industry Investment Pipeline: Sunda Energy highlighted ongoing gas exploration focus tied to Timor-Leste, alongside portfolio moves in the Philippines and a “transformational” acquisition in New Zealand.