Offshore Energy Tech: Fugro won a contract for deepwater site characterization supporting Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan gas developments, using geophysical, seismic, and autonomous underwater vehicle surveys in waters over 3,000 meters, with planning starting Q3 2026 and offshore work in Q4. STEM & Schools: Toledo City says all 67 public schools are now internet-ready after a division-wide network upgrade, aiming to fix the gap between office connectivity and classroom access. Science Education: A new look at Timor-Leste’s science teaching argues labs are still missing for many learners, limiting hands-on learning and curiosity. Digital Skills & Work: Malaysia’s higher-education ministry floated co-funded scholarships with Indonesia, using a model already used with Timor-Leste via Education Malaysia Global Services. Ocean & Food Data: A fisheries-focused report highlights how Timor-Leste fishers have logged trips in a digital system for years, producing data meant to shift policy from “how much is caught” to “what it means for nutrition.” Regional Energy Shock: Coverage on the Hormuz Strait disruption warns Pacific island economies are hit hard by supply-chain and energy-market shocks—an angle that matters for East Timor’s import-dependent energy planning.