ASEAN diplomacy: Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão wrapped up his Vietnam visit in Hanoi, holding meetings with top Vietnamese leaders and taking part in the ASEAN Future Forum, with both sides stressing political trust and Timor-Leste’s recent ASEAN accession as a boost for regional unity. Parliamentary ties: The National Assembly approved new Parliamentary Friendship Groups, naming Oscar Rondero as President-Designate for Timor-Leste, aiming to deepen international cooperation. Regional media access: Timor-Leste is listed among countries with confirmed 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast rights, with ETO–TELCO named as the local partner. Local governance abroad: In Davao, a 7.8 quake death toll rose to 12 as remote areas stayed cut off; in Cebu, officials discussed earthquake preparedness and safety compliance for damaged buildings.