ASEAN Diplomacy: Timor-Leste PM Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão will travel to Vietnam from June 7–10 to attend the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum, aiming to deepen political trust and expand trade in areas like telecoms, digital transformation, agriculture, energy, and skills development. Regional Leadership: President José Ramos-Horta used an ERIA lecture in Jakarta to stress reconciliation and dialogue as the route to stability, pointing to Timor-Leste’s own peacebuilding experience and the benefits of full ASEAN membership. Digital & Justice Cooperation: Timor-Leste and the European Union signed agreements to modernize the justice system and promote sustainable business, alongside cooperation on digitalisation, cybersecurity, and maritime infrastructure. Health Spotlight: RTTL aired an exclusive interview with Caring for Healthy Hearts CEO Jane Williams on strengthening cardiovascular care in Timor-Leste through training, systems development, and workforce support. Local Education Support: Community efforts and corporate help are backing school readiness, as Timor-Leste faces the usual return-to-class traffic and cost pressures for families.