Timor-Leste Solar Boost: Timor-Leste has secured $85.7m for its first utility-scale solar-plus-battery project (73.7 MWac with 80.2 MWh storage), with power to be sold to EdTL under a 25-year deal. ASEAN Anti-Corruption: Timor-Leste’s admission to ASEAN-PAC is expected to deepen regional cooperation against corruption, with Malaysia hosting the secretariat meeting. ASEAN Football Spotlight: Singapore beat Timor-Leste 2-0 in the ASEAN Championship, while FIFA’s new ASEAN Cup 2026 format places Timor-Leste in Division 2 Group B (with Cambodia and Laos) and confirms the tournament runs in the September–October window. Regional Health Watch: In the wider region, Cebu reported 381 dengue cases and 2 deaths over four weeks, with officials stressing early treatment and monitoring.