Agriculture Diplomacy: India’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan held bilateral talks with Malaysia, Timor-Leste and Myanmar, pushing stronger farm cooperation on research, technology, germplasm exchange, and market access, with Timor-Leste seeking an institutional mechanism to tackle food security. Regional Football: The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 is set for Sept 24–Oct 5, with Timor-Leste in Division 2 (Hong Kong hosts) and matches split across Indonesia and Hong Kong. Digital ASEAN: ASEAN leaders stressed that connectivity and public trust must advance together so rural and remote communities aren’t left behind. Economic Diversification: Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta says ASEAN membership is helping the country attract investment and build new growth beyond oil and gas, including energy, tourism and sustainable development. Health & Workforce: WHO chief Tedros praised India’s health gains, highlighting Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and ASHA workers—discussed during the WHO Regional Committee session in Dili. Maritime Law: Cambodia and Thailand will hold the first UNCLOS conciliation meeting in Singapore on Sept 14–16, with Timor-Leste’s ASEAN neighbors continuing to use international processes to manage disputes.