AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN Integration: Timor-Leste marks one year as ASEAN’s 11th member, with a new roadmap to meet economic commitments through 2030 and 19 sectoral action plans. A Malaysian academic says membership must bring lasting support in education, skills, connectivity and trade. Border Trade: Indonesia’s Ombudsman alleges security personnel at the Motaain crossing demanded unofficial fees from exporters, with collections estimated at IDR 104 million a month. Mining and Energy: Tivan has begun clearing an access road and drill pad at its Baucau Project’s Scorpion prospect; drilling is targeted for early November, pending a final environmental licence. Eni is also preparing offshore exploration and Kitan decommissioning work for next year. Regional Haze: Smoke from Indonesian fires has affected Timor-Leste, with reports of school closures as the toxic haze spreads across the region. Migration: Australia has set aside 300 permanent-residence places for Timor-Leste citizens under its Pacific Engagement Visa ballot for 2026–27. Youth Football: Timor-Leste’s U-15 side opened its tournament in Baku with a 6–0 loss to Azerbaijan.
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