AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoASEAN & Diplomacy: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong wrapped up a two-day visit to Timor-Leste, calling it a “new chapter” for ties and saying Singapore will upgrade support so Timor-Leste can not only benefit from ASEAN but also contribute—especially as it eyes the 2029 chairmanship. Business & Logistics: Swire Shipping opened a Dili branch office, promising stronger shipping links between Timor-Leste and global markets via its Singapore hub. Arts & Culture: “Policromia Lusófona” continued in Macau with a handicraft exhibition featuring traditional works from Portuguese-speaking countries including Timor-Leste, spotlighting textiles, instruments, sculptures, and everyday objects. Community & Culture: Butong Festival 2026 in Lapu-Lapu celebrated the island’s iconic purple batan-ong/butong with costume and street-dance competitions and named its 2026 winners. Arts on Screen: ABC iview’s Race Around the World filmmakers reunited in Japan at the halfway mark, each racing to produce a short story film—manga, dolls, and community portraits included.
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