Tourism & Events Push: Timor-Leste broke ground on a new International Convention Centre in Dili, aimed at boosting the tourism/events sector ahead of the 2029 ASEAN Summit, with a waterfront location and facilities ranging from conference halls to an aquarium and promenade. Regional Integration: The country is also positioning itself as an Indo-Pacific gateway as Ambassador Karlito Nunes highlights future cooperation with India around the 24th Independence Restoration Day celebrations. People-to-People Development: The UAE has started building a residence for 300 female university students in Aitarak-Laran, adding clinic and study facilities to support low-income students. Skills & Resilience Links: A Macquarie Community Resilience Prize winner includes a Timor-Leste project focused on circular solar resilience hubs, while broader Pacific skills and labour-mobility efforts continue to draw Australian business attention. Energy Context (not TL-specific): Regional coverage also flags power-price pressure and grid alerts, underscoring why infrastructure and energy resilience remain a recurring theme.