AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoASEAN Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Manila (July 19-23) for Asean and Indo-Pacific foreign ministers’ meetings, underscoring Washington’s push for a “free and open Indo-Pacific.” Offshore Energy & Jobs: Fugro won a contract to run deepwater site characterization surveys for Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan gas developments, using geophysical, seismic and AUV work starting planning in Q3 and offshore operations in Q4. Financial System Reform: Timor-Leste’s National Parliament approved the General Framework for the Financial System and Banking Activities, boosting the Central Bank’s powers, creating resolution and deposit insurance funds, and strengthening anti–money laundering rules. Agriculture & Workforce: Timorese workers are being added to New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme for orchard work, with thousands applying after the program opened in 2026. Trade & Regional Integration: A new report highlights Timor-Leste’s push to diversify beyond oil as it prepares for deeper ASEAN integration, including Malaysia-linked investment and connectivity plans. Local Business Update: Dili Dairy Factory has resumed production and returned to the market at full capacity after internal work and lab testing. Governance & Compliance: Police say they have dismantled a major international scam operation in Dili, arresting hundreds linked to call-centre compounds.
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