UNCLOS Maritime Talks: Cambodia and Thailand opened UN-backed UNCLOS conciliation in Singapore, with Cambodia’s Prak Sokhonn urging a “reset” to break the Gulf of Thailand deadlock and restore trust, while Thailand says the process should first settle maritime boundary delimitation. Timor-Leste Economy & Trade: Timor-Leste’s commerce minister says ASEAN integration must go beyond market access—building MSME capacity and attracting quality investment to boost competitiveness, including through e-commerce and better customs and connectivity. Digital Payments Pact: Timor-Leste’s central bank and Cambodia’s NBC signed an MoU to expand cross-border digital payment cooperation, including research, training, and support for local-currency transactions. Energy Project Timeline: East Timor’s Greater Sunrise gas output has been pushed back to 2034, tightening a long-delayed plan crucial for LNG investment. Public Health Milestone: WHO certified Timor-Leste as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem—making the whole WHO South-East Asia region trachoma-free. Health System Focus in Dili: WHO’s South-East Asia committee adopted the Dili Declaration, including moves to strengthen health workforce equity and specialised care, plus resolutions on medical devices, diagnostics, and assistive technology. Regional Sports & Culture: Indonesia is gearing up for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, with Timor-Leste among teams in Hong Kong’s division matches.