AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Air Quality: A study estimates Indonesian wildfire smoke caused 3,560 deaths in September, as 57.8 million people breathed unhealthy or hazardous air. The haze spread across the region, underscoring the health costs of worsening fires. Digital Payments: Timor-Leste has approved a draft rule requiring businesses to offer electronic payments, with exemptions for remote areas lacking the needed infrastructure. Community Connectivity: Internet provider VORAKAI is connecting six FOKUPERS shelters and service centres, supporting women’s safety, children’s education and access to help. Timor Biodiversity: Researchers estimate just 100 to 500 Timor green pigeons remain in the wild, mainly around Nino Konis Santana National Park; they say working with local communities, including hunters, is key to protecting the species. Energy and AI: Timor-Leste representatives joined regional energy-modelling training, while the country’s leader has called for a closer look at how AI could affect jobs.
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