Timor-Leste Budget Watch: The Council of Ministers held an extraordinary meeting in Dili to review 2026 General State Budget execution, saying spending is at 30% as of May 26 (about US$736m used of US$2.445b), with key hurdles tied to the new Procurement and Public Contracts Code and the rollout of a computerised procurement system. Regional Diplomacy: Timor-Leste’s accession process to ASEAN economic agreements was discussed at the 5th Economic Officers Meeting under the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship, alongside progress on ASEAN trade cooperation with partners. Health Milestone: Timor-Leste received a WHO certificate for the elimination of malaria at the 79th World Health Assembly, marking another public health win. Education & Community: SEVENTEEN marked its 11th anniversary with UNESCO support for disadvantaged students in Laos, and the group previously backed education programmes in Timor-Leste. International Cooperation: Pacific Partnership 2026 began with stops planned across the Indo-Pacific, including Timor-Leste, as the mission focuses on humanitarian services and disaster response readiness.