Payments & Digital Economy: Bank Indonesia signed MoUs with Timor-Leste’s central bank (BCTL) and Hong Kong’s HKMA to deepen payment and settlement cooperation, including exploring cross-border QRIS links. Diplomacy & UN: Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta renewed support for India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, citing democracy and “civilisation” as key reasons. Energy Infrastructure: Fugro won two more offshore survey contracts for Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise TLNG and Bayu-Undan Pipeline Highway, with geotechnical and metocean work planned to start in early 2027. Elections & Tech Risks: Australia’s Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope met Timor-Leste officials on election organization and the challenges posed by disinformation, social media, and AI. Health Milestone: A WHO update from Dili highlights Timor-Leste’s validation for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Regional Football: FIFA ASEAN Cup kicks off with Timor-Leste in the second division, set to play Myanmar.