AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRule of Law & Prosperity: A new 2026 Freedom and Prosperity Index warns that political and economic freedom are slipping, with weakening rule of law seen as a key brake on broad-based prosperity. Timor-Leste Anti-Scam Crackdown: Timor-Leste police say they’ve uncovered a major international scam network, raiding three call-centre compounds in Dili and arresting hundreds, with charges including money laundering and illegal online gaming. South China Sea Tensions: China dismisses the 2016 arbitration as a “political farce,” while regional reactions continue to mark the 10-year anniversary—keeping maritime disputes in the spotlight. Arts & Film Spotlight (Timor-Leste connection): In ABC iview’s Race Around the World, young filmmaker Jayden heads to Timor-Leste for a short-film challenge, putting local stories and culture into the global mix. Sports Youth Pathway: The SEA Plus Youth Games were launched, with Timor-Leste listed among participating countries for the 2027 grassroots-to-elite pathway. Energy Watch: Finder Energy received Timor-Leste regulator approval for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore oilfield development plan, moving the project toward a final investment decision.
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