Digital Government: Timor-Leste officially launched verify.gov.tl in Dili, a national document verification portal built with Cambodia’s technical support, using QR-based proof of authenticity to improve public service delivery and transparency. ASEAN & Trade Links: Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão will visit Vietnam (June 7–10) and attend the ASEAN Future Forum, with both sides pushing deeper cooperation in telecoms, digital transformation, agriculture, energy and skills—building on Viettel’s Telemor network. Regional Leadership: President José Ramos-Horta told ERIA in Jakarta that full ASEAN membership is already accelerating infrastructure and investment, while Timor-Leste prepares to align laws ahead of its 2029 ASEAN chair priorities. Energy & Investment Pipeline: Finder Energy advanced Timor Sea development work for the KTJ project, submitting its EIS and field development plan, while Amplus issued an invitation to tender for redeploying the Petrojarl I FPSO. Foreign Affairs: Timor-Leste’s Foreign Ministry urged restraint after remarks by President Ramos-Horta on Myanmar drew criticism from Myanmar, citing ASEAN non-interference principles.