AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoManpower & Skills: Singapore will open selected sectors and occupations to Timor-Leste workers from 2027, with work-permit hiring allowed in construction, marine shipyard and process sectors, plus selected manufacturing and services roles—aimed at giving Timorese training and experience while meeting Singapore’s manpower needs. Trade & Logistics: Swire Shipping has opened a Dili branch office, led by Darry Tan, to deepen support for local customers and expand direct service links via its Singapore hub. Bilateral Framework: Singapore and Timor-Leste signed an agreement to set up a regular foreign-ministry consultation mechanism, with cooperation also flagged for healthcare and education. Regional Integration: Singapore will continue backing Timor-Leste’s ASEAN integration, including workshops in Dili to prepare officials for ASEAN chairmanship duties. Mining: Estrella Resources reported new high-grade manganese hits at Leuro and Sica, supporting its view that the Ira Miri discovery could be district-scale. Health & Human Capital: Timor-Leste and China signed an implementation agreement for the Timor-Leste–China Friendship Hospital construction.
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