ASEAN diplomacy: Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão is set to visit Vietnam and attend the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi (June 7–10), as both countries look to deepen ties in telecoms, digital transformation, agriculture, energy and skills development. Tourism push: Dili’s Ministry of Tourism launched the Timor-Leste Tourism Ambassador Programme, a free two-day training at the Dili Convention Centre for 59 participants, with more sessions planned July–September for about 300 frontline workers. Human rights at the UN: Timor-Leste is among seven countries backing a proposal to add “gender apartheid” to a UN treaty on crimes against humanity. Regional security & messaging: Timor-Leste’s Foreign Ministry urged restraint after President José Ramos-Horta’s remarks on Myanmar at Shangri-La Dialogue and an ERIA meeting, saying they were seen as interference and harmed bilateral relations. Digital services: Timor-Leste continues rolling out verify.gov.tl to advance digital public services, including Cambodia-supported digital verification efforts.