AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoManpower & Skills: Singapore will open selected sectors and occupations to Timor-Leste workers from 2027, with construction, marine shipyard and process sectors included, plus selected manufacturing and services roles—aimed at giving Timorese training and work experience while easing Singapore’s manpower needs. Bilateral Investment & Trade: Swire Shipping has opened a Dili branch office, led by Darry Tan, to deepen direct support for customers; the company says Timor-Leste is an “exciting market” as the country integrates further with the regional economy. Healthcare Infrastructure: Timor-Leste and China signed an implementation agreement for the Timor-Leste–China Friendship Hospital, adding momentum to major health-capacity projects. Regional Cooperation: Singapore and Timor-Leste also signed a framework to strengthen bilateral exchanges, including a regular consultation mechanism between foreign ministries, alongside expanded cooperation in healthcare and education. Tourism Data & Planning: The Pacific Tourism Organisation ran a capacity-building workshop in Nadi that included Timor-Leste, training tourism officers to use survey and analytics tools for better planning.
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