Social Innovation Push: Ministers backed social innovation as a practical tool for inequality, climate resilience, and better public services, with new GCSI data putting social innovation at about 6.7% of the global economy. ASEAN Co-op Leadership: Malaysia’s Abdul Fattah was unanimously re-elected ACO president for 2026–2030, aiming to strengthen ASEAN people-to-people economic ties. Regional Resilience Networks: Tokyo-linked talks brought 55 global cities into a sustainability and disaster-resilience pledge. Dili Diplomacy & Independence: SADR’s ambassador joined Timor-Leste’s 24th Restoration of Independence commemorations, reinforcing regional cooperation themes. UAE Support for Students: The UAE began building a residence in Aitarak-Laran for 300 female university students from low-income families, with clinics and study facilities planned. ASEAN Summit Prep: Timor-Leste launched work on an International Convention Centre to prepare for the 2029 ASEAN Summit. Resilience Prize: Macquarie and MIT Solve named an Engineers Without Borders Australia circular-solar hub project in Timor-Leste as a 2026 resilience winner. Industry & Energy: Timor Resources is recruiting a new CEO ahead of a 2026 two-well appraisal push. Mining Tech: Estrella deployed drone-based geophysics to probe deeper manganese targets at Ira Miri. Marine Spotlight: Whale shark tracking across the Indo-Pacific includes Timor-Leste routes, underscoring the need for wider marine protection.