AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFilm & Culture: The ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) 2026 opens 20 August in Hong Kong with over 30 films, including Timor-Leste’s first participation, plus free screenings and a strong film-and-music focus. Tourism Spotlight: A travel feature frames Timor-Leste as a “new tourism frontier,” noting faster development since joining ASEAN in 2025, with hotel growth and a major airport upgrade. Arts Diplomacy: Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry is running its Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarship, bringing ASEAN youth (including Timor-Leste participants) for cultural exchange under a “Celebrating Cultural Strength” theme. Regional Connections: Australia says it has completed a $500m Pacific connectivity project, including support for undersea cables reaching East Timor—an infrastructure boost that can help media, events, and cultural links. Community & Leadership: Friends of Lacluta reports progress on local leadership through education, health, disability support, and a new school music program.
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