Energy & LNG: Gastech 2026 opened in Bangkok with 50,000+ attendees and a clear push for cross-border energy investment as demand rises, with Thailand’s PM stressing “bridges across borders” and practical build-out over talk. Timor-Leste Gas Outlook: East Timor’s petroleum minister said Greater Sunrise production has slipped to 2034 (or 2035), with a possible final investment decision targeted for 2029, as LNG remains key to unlocking investor confidence. ASEAN Power & Infrastructure: Singapore renewed calls for an ASEAN Power Grid and legal/governance work for subsea cables, arguing regional interconnection is needed beyond reserves and buffers. Maritime Industry & Resources: UNCLOS conciliation between Cambodia and Thailand is set for Sept 14–16 in Singapore, with boundary definition first and resource sharing later—an important signal for regional offshore planning. Timor-Leste Skills & Equipment: Ten F-FDTL members graduated from locally delivered training and began operating two Australian Defence Force M730 Steel Camels, boosting sovereign capability for specialist machinery. Health Services Linkages: IHH Healthcare Malaysia signed an MoU with Timor-Leste’s National Parliament to support specialist referrals via hospitals in Kuala Lumpur, including travel and repatriation support if needed. Agriculture Cooperation: India’s agriculture minister held bilateral talks with Malaysia and Timor-Leste on stronger farm cooperation, including expert exchanges and institutional mechanisms.