ASEAN–Greater Bay Area push: Timor-Leste’s Vice Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi Lay says closer Asean–China Greater Bay Area ties should translate into investment and technology transfer, with inclusive, sustainable policies to build capacity for regional integration. Digital transformation & justice links: Vietnam’s Charge d’Affaires met Timor-Leste’s justice minister in Dili to discuss legal cooperation, judicial reform, and digital transformation, offering Vietnam’s “Doi Moi” reform experience. Asean integration support: Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong announced expanded cooperation with Timor-Leste, including new investment opportunities, opening selected sectors/occupations for Timorese workers, and workshops to prepare Dili officials for Asean chairmanship duties. Tourism data skills: The Pacific Tourism Organisation wrapped a five-day Pacific Tourism Data Initiative workshop in Nadi, training Timor-Leste tourism officers in survey analysis and report writing to improve evidence-based planning. Mining update: Estrella Resources reported new high-grade manganese hits in Timor-Leste at Leuro and Sica, supporting the idea that its Ira Miri discovery could be part of a wider district-scale opportunity. Government meeting: Timor-Leste’s Council of Ministers approved a decree-law amending the prison guards’ career path and statute, including a new Chief Prison Guard rank and higher salary supplements.