ASEAN Football: Singapore booked its place in the ASEAN Championship semi-finals after a 1-1 draw with Indonesia, and tickets for the away semi-final in Bangkok go on sale Aug 12 as the Lions set up a two-leg showdown. ASEAN Sports Calendar: Indonesia says it is finalizing the hosting contract for the inaugural 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, with Jakarta and Bandung confirmed as host cities and matches set for Sept 23–Oct 3. Timor-Leste in the Region: Asian Athletics president Dahlan al-Hamad wrapped up a visit to Timor-Leste focused on grassroots athletics, kids’ programs, and support for the national federation, including attendance at the Dili International Marathon 2026. Local Education & Aid: An Australian cross-party delegation visited a Dili preschool to see Mary MacKillop Today’s EdTech for Early Learning project in action, part of a program aimed at improving how aid policy is debated. Maritime Cooperation: Indonesia’s Bakamla urged wider ASEAN participation in coast guard exercises, pointing to a trilateral drill with Malaysia and Singapore as a model for future training with more member states. ASEAN Day Diplomacy: ASEAN marked its 59th anniversary with renewed calls for unity and “centrality,” highlighting Timor-Leste’s accession as the bloc’s first celebration as an 11-member family.