Healthcare Infrastructure: Timor-Leste and China signed an implementation agreement to build the Timor-Leste–China Friendship Hospital, a major step for upgrading local health services. Disaster Response & Housing: In Glan, quake-hit families are still stuck between temporary shelters and uncertain rebuilding plans, with aid amounts often too small for safer reconstruction—an issue that will resonate for Timor-Leste’s own resilience planning. Mining & Supply Chains: Estrella Resources reported new high-grade manganese hits in Timor-Leste from the Leuro and Sica prospects, supporting the idea that the Ira Miri district could be larger than first mapped. Regional Trade & Connectivity: Timor-Leste is pushing deeper Asean–Greater Bay Area links for investment and technology transfer, while PM Lawrence Wong’s upcoming official visit to Dili highlights growing Singapore–Timor-Leste cooperation. Aviation & Tourism: Aero Dili launched a direct Darwin–Dili service, boosting travel options for business, education, and tourism across the Timor Sea. Energy & Industry: Sunda Energy is reviewing next steps for the Chuditch-2 appraisal well after a termination notice, while Timor-Leste–RoK talks flagged cooperation across labour mobility, trade, energy, and green industry. Government Operations: The Council of Ministers approved a draft decree-law amending the prison guards’ career path and statute, including pay supplements and promotion rules.