ASEAN Integration Push: Vietnam’s PM Le Minh Hung used the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi to argue ASEAN must move from reacting to global trends to shaping new rules, with Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership front and center as the bloc’s “people-centered” agenda links peace, prosperity, and digital-era innovation. Timor-Leste–Vietnam Dealmaking: Timor-Leste PM Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão met Vietnamese leaders in Hanoi and secured support for deeper bilateral cooperation, while Vietnam’s National Assembly chair said it will help speed signing and implementation of agreements—key for trade and institutional follow-through. Energy & Blue Economy Pressure: A Coral Triangle-focused campaign says most major insurers still won’t rule out LNG coverage across the region that includes Timor-Leste, raising stakes for marine protection and future energy financing. Ocean Week 2026: Timor-Leste launched National Ocean Week leading to World Ocean Day (8 June), featuring a Blue Economy exhibition in Dili and an Ocean Parade to boost marine education and sustainable development. Regional Connectivity Tools: A new report on the ASEAN Power Grid highlights that cross-border power projects remain slowed by regulatory and technical hurdles, even as Timor-Leste’s data gap is noted—relevant for future electricity trade planning.