Energy & Industry: Timor-Leste is actively courting Indian investment in an LNG plant, oil refining and education, with talks tied to the Greater Sunrise gas field and hopes for stronger diplomatic momentum after embassy openings in New Delhi and Dili. Offshore Survey Contract: Dutch firm Fugro has won a survey programme for Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan, using geophysical, seismic and autonomous underwater vehicle work in deep waters to support pipeline routing, design and geohazard checks. Digital Connectivity: Indonesia’s TelkomGroup, Nongsa Digital Park and BW Digital marked the landing of the Nongsa Changi Cable at Batam, boosting the Indonesia–Singapore digital corridor that could matter for regional tech and services. Cybercrime Warning: A UNODC report says Asia-Pacific scam losses hit $88.3bn–$114.1bn in 2025, with syndicates using AI and “corporate-style” operations to stay ahead of crackdowns. Regional Cooperation: Japan pledged tighter ASEAN defense and economic-security cooperation, including critical minerals supply chains and AI, as ASEAN’s newest member East Timor is pulled into the agenda. STEM & Schools: A separate education update highlights efforts to make classrooms more internet-ready, aiming to improve ICT integration in teaching and learning.