Agribusiness Funding: The USDA’s McGovern-Dole program is offering up to US$240M for school feeding via agricultural commodity donations, with strict “America First” sourcing and anti-fraud oversight requirements. Jobs & Skills: Dole-Davao’s Trabaho Agad job fair in Davao opened 2,300 vacancies and recorded 732 applicants by midday, targeting both college and senior high school graduates. Energy & Investment: Eni has formalised a joint operating agreement with Timor GAP for offshore TL-SO-22-23 (Block P), setting the governance for exploration activities including planned seismic work and a future exploration well. Trade & Border Economy: Indonesia’s BNPP and Malaka lawmakers discussed a border free trade zone with Timor-Leste to boost jobs and cross-border entrepreneurship, pending bilateral agreements. Diplomacy: Kuwait’s ambassador to Indonesia presented credentials as non-resident ambassador to East Timor, signaling interest in expanding political, economic and commercial cooperation. Blue Economy: Timor-Leste’s PM launched a Blue Economy website, aiming to support ocean-based development planning. Climate Risk for Renewables: A Zurich Insurance report warns much of ASEAN’s renewable infrastructure faces major climate hazard exposure by 2030, with Timor-Leste excluded from the assessment.