AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Diplomacy: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape joined Vanuatu leaders and Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta to mark Vanuatu’s 46th Independence Anniversary in Port Vila, where PNG’s 1980 support was formally honoured and Marape received an award for the long partnership. Justice & ASEAN Politics: A war crimes case brought by the Chin Human Rights Organisation against Myanmar’s military leadership is advancing in Dili, putting ASEAN’s non-interference approach under fresh pressure as the matter moves into the judicial phase. Government Watch: Timor-Leste’s Council of Ministers approved a resolution to suspend recruitment of civil servants and “temporary workers,” with exceptions for key vacancies and shortages, and also backed a decree-law on subsidies for media outlets. Energy & Infrastructure: Financing has closed for Timor-Leste’s first utility-scale solar-plus-storage project (73.7MW with 80.2MWh storage), backed by ADB, IFC, JICA and others, with power to be sold to the state utility under a 25-year deal. Sports (ASEAN Championship): Indonesia enters its AFF/ASEAN Cup build-up with a perfect past record versus Timor-Leste, while Singapore’s campaign continues after a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste, setting up a big Group A clash with Vietnam on July 31.
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