ASEAN Diplomacy: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Timor-Leste from July 2–3, the first Singapore PM trip to the country, with meetings with President José Ramos-Horta and PM Xanana Gusmão, a joint press conference, and the signing of a framework for bilateral consultations; Wong is also set to receive the Order of Timor-Leste for Singapore’s support of Timor-Leste’s development and ASEAN accession. Health Infrastructure: Timor-Leste and China signed an implementation agreement for the Timor-Leste–China Friendship Hospital, a key step toward delivering the planned facility. Regional Partnerships: Timor-Leste is positioning itself as a bridge for Republic of Korea engagement in Southeast Asia, with talks covering labour mobility, trade and investment, energy, education, public safety, maritime security, and transnational crime prevention. Local Governance: The Council of Ministers approved amendments to the prison guards’ career and statute, including a new Chief Prison Guard rank and higher salary supplements. Sports & Culture: A Lusophone crafts exhibition opened in Dili, while local rugby Laumua o Tumua players earned first Manu Samoa caps ahead of the Nations Cup clash.