AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN & Diplomacy: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Manila for the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related forums, with talks expected to cover Myanmar, South China Sea tensions, and trade/energy disruptions. Regional Security & Trade: ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn urged deeper rule-of-law cooperation with China, arguing legal and law-enforcement capacity must catch up with economic ties to protect regional trade from transnational crime. Cybercrime & Money: A UNODC report warns scam networks across Asia-Pacific stole $88.3bn to $114.1bn in 2025, citing “corporate franchising” models, AI-enabled targeting, and relocation to weaker enforcement areas—potentially including East Timor. Food Security Cooperation: Vietnam’s chargé d’affaires met Timor-Leste’s Deputy PM to discuss deeper cooperation in food security, fisheries, rural development, and workforce training, noting Timor-Leste meets only about 40% of domestic food demand. Labour & Agriculture: New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme opened to Timor-Leste in 2026, with thousands applying after the programme was expanded to support orchard and vineyard work. Maritime Connectivity: Japan plans high-precision nautical charts for key straits across Indonesia and the Philippines, partnering with Timor-Leste as part of efforts to safeguard maritime trade routes.
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