Oil & Gas Regulation: Finder Energy says Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator has approved its Kuda Tasi and Jahal field development plan, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and marking a major step for the first advanced offshore oilfield under the country’s sovereign regime. Tourism & Investment Climate: A new report highlights how Singaporeans are helping put Timor-Leste on the tourist map, but also flags practical hurdles like limited flight connections, higher costs, and investor concerns over land ownership rules. Bilateral Recognition: Indonesia’s Megawati Soekarnoputri received Timor-Leste’s highest civilian honor for helping normalize relations after independence, with President José Ramos-Horta praising her statesmanship. Regional Sports: Cambodia’s women’s team has begun preparations for the AFF Women’s Cup, with Timor-Leste in the same group—setting up a key match-up in Kuala Lumpur. Public Life & Safety: In Davao, authorities moved to investigate a viral jeepney confrontation and ordered stricter bus inspections after a Mawab fire—both reflecting tighter scrutiny on transport safety. Digital Readiness: An ILO-linked report flags Timor-Leste among ASEAN countries with relatively low AI readiness, pointing to gaps in digital infrastructure and institutional capacity.