Energy & Investment: Timor-Leste is courting India for LNG, oil refining and education, with a focus on building an LNG plant and linking infrastructure to the Greater Sunrise gas field, which could underpin decades of production. Offshore Engineering: Fugro has won a contract to run deepwater geophysical, seismic and AUV surveys for the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan pipeline developments, with mobilisation planned for Q3 2026 and offshore work in Q4. Food Security & Fisheries: Vietnam and Timor-Leste are pushing deeper cooperation to raise Timor-Leste’s food self-sufficiency (currently about 40% of domestic demand), including near-term rice supply and longer-term support for domestic production. Maritime Trade Resilience: Japan’s ODA-backed plan to map key straits with high-precision nautical charts includes the Ombai Strait, with Timor-Leste among partner coastal states. Regional Governance: ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings are underway in Manila, with Timor-Leste participating as the bloc’s newest member and major partners joining discussions. Cybercrime Warning: A UNODC report says Asia-Pacific scam losses hit $88.3bn–$114.1bn in 2025, with operators increasingly using AI and relocating—raising the stakes for regional enforcement and digital safety. Labour & Agriculture Link: New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme has opened to Timor-Leste, aiming to supply orchard and vineyard labour while addressing Pacific workforce needs.