Trade & Investment: The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and CABIS in Nanning (Sept 17–21) will spotlight CAFTA 3.0 opportunities, with an expanded 170,000 sq m show floor, an AI marketplace for 500+ products, and Timor-Leste joining as a full ASEAN member and co-host. Mining: Estrella Resources secured two new 50 sq km exploration licences in Timor-Leste (Covalima and Oecusse) targeting copper-gold, alongside conditional approval for its maiden manganese export to Indonesia. Security & Compliance: Timor-Leste signed a declaration of accession to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane (Sept 15), moving toward full membership after UN deposit. Energy & LNG: Greater Sunrise gas production has been pushed to 2034, tightening an already delayed timeline crucial for Timor-Leste’s LNG investment case. Health Services: IHH Healthcare Malaysia signed an MoU with Timor-Leste to support specialist referrals for National Parliament personnel via partner hospitals in Kuala Lumpur. Capacity Building: Ten F-FDTL members graduated from training and began operating two Australian Defence Force M730 Steel Camels, boosting local operator capability. Healthcare Diplomacy: Timor-Leste also appears in regional policy talks on strengthening trade and investment frameworks, including shifting from raw exports toward higher-value agriculture, fisheries, and resource-linked products.