ASEAN Labour Deal: Singapore will open more job channels to East Timor next year, including construction, marine shipyard and process sectors, plus selected manufacturing and services roles—an “early-mover” push meant to ease Singapore’s manpower crunch while helping Dili use its young workforce. Justice & Digital Cooperation: Vietnam’s charge d’affaires met Timor-Leste’s justice minister in Dili to discuss legal affairs, judicial reform, and digital transformation, offering Vietnam’s decades of reform experience and support through bilateral and ASEAN mechanisms. Police Training for UN Missions: Australia’s AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett will urge UN member states to adopt a leaner, five-week police peacekeeping training model—already used with Timor-Leste officers in Brisbane—aimed at making missions more sustainable. Humanitarian Partnership: Caritas Australia welcomed a Timor-Leste delegation led by foreign affairs minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, reaffirming long-running church-and-community support for people facing conflict, recovery, and development needs. Diplomatic Ties: Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong’s recent trip underscores expanding cooperation with Timor-Leste as both sides deepen manpower, healthcare, and broader ASEAN integration.