Offshore Oil & Gas: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP has approved Finder Energy’s field development plan for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) project in the Timor Sea, setting the regulatory path toward a final investment decision and outlining a phased build using the redeployed Petrojarl I FPSO plus three subsea production wells and related infrastructure. Energy & Investment Risk: Sunda Energy says it is holding clarification talks with Timor-Leste’s upstream regulator ANP and Timor GAP after news the government could terminate the PSC tied to the Chuditch gas discovery, while the firm weighs next steps for the planned Chuditch-2 appraisal well. Agriculture & Food Security: A farmer warning highlights mounting pressure from fuel and fertiliser shortages, arguing that rising diesel costs and input constraints could cut food production unless supply becomes more self-reliant. Regional Capacity Building: Japan and Cambodia are expanding demining know-how sharing, including training for Ukrainian officials, underscoring how regional technical support can reduce industrial and safety risks from landmines. Blue Economy & Finance: UNDP flags that Pacific blue-economy growth—from fisheries to marine tourism—depends on stronger digital financial architecture to make climate and disaster response more resilient for coastal livelihoods. Agri MSMEs Digital Push: ASEAN workshop discussions focus on boosting digital adoption for agriculture MSMEs, including Timor-Leste participation, to improve productivity and market access.