AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTimor-Leste–Singapore ties: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong wrapped up his first Singapore PM visit to Dili, calling it a “new chapter” and saying Singapore will upgrade support so Timor-Leste can not only benefit from ASEAN but also contribute as a member (with aspirations to chair in 2029). Jobs & training: Singapore is set to open more labour channels for East Timorese workers next year, aiming to ease manpower shortages while giving Dili more room to use its young population; Australia also announced a Pacific Australia Skills push worth $359.8m for skills development across Fiji and Timor-Leste (2025–2029). Peacekeeping know-how: An Australian “lean” training model for UN peacekeepers—delivered in five weeks—will be pitched at a UN police summit, with Timor-Leste cited as a success case. Arts & culture: A Lusophone crafts exhibition highlighted traditional work from Portuguese-speaking countries including Timor-Leste, spotlighting textiles, instruments, sculptures and everyday objects.
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