AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoTimor-Leste Digital Connectivity: The government launched commercial fibre-optic internet services via state company Timor-Leste Cables after a 607-kilometre undersea link to Darwin, with multiple operators and local providers set to deliver services. Energy Investment: Timor-Leste signed financing for its first utility-scale solar-plus-storage project (73.7MW with 80.2MWh battery), backed by ADB, IFC, JICA, the World Bank Group and other concessional funds, with power sold under a 25-year deal to the state utility. Offshore Oil & Gas Readiness: Fugro will run an underwater survey in Timor-Leste to support Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan infrastructure planning, using autonomous underwater vehicle work and geophysical/seismic data. Public Finance & Governance: The Council of Ministers approved a move to suspend recruitment of civil servants and “temporary workers” to curb public administration growth and budget pressure, with exceptions for key vacancies and shortages. Business Tech Funding: Dili, an AI-native compliance platform, raised $21.7m (Series A led by Khosla Ventures) to speed compliance checks for infrastructure projects—an echo of Timor-Leste’s push toward modern governance and oversight. Regional Cooperation: Australia and Timor-Leste reaffirmed support for PROSIVU Phase Two (2026–2028) to strengthen institutions, economic governance, public administration and financial management, and deepen ASEAN integration.
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