Digital Connectivity: Australia says it helped connect all Pacific Islands Forum members—including Timor-Leste—to the global undersea cable network, a boost for trade, services, and government access. Tourism & Culture Tech: Timor-Leste launched a redeveloped timorleste.tl tourism website with an interactive map, eight languages, and a 24-hour AI chat assistant—positioning culture, communities, and visitor experiences as a “digital gateway.” Regional Travel Branding: ASEAN, Agoda, and AirAsia MOVE rolled out “SEABlings: Closer Than You Think,” now updated to reflect Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership. Cultural Cooperation: Indonesia and Timor-Leste discussed stronger cultural ties, including heritage preservation, museum/library management, and possible UNESCO intangible heritage nominations. Youth & Learning: A UNESCO-linked look at Timor-Leste’s AI readiness finds young people are widely aware and often use AI, but still face gaps in practical capability. Heritage & Memory: International Memorial Day for Comfort Women marked the ongoing call for peace, truth, and justice for victims of WWII sexual slavery, including survivors from East Timor. Environment & Community: A study warns the Timor green pigeon may be down to just 100–500 birds, urging urgent, community-led protection rooted in customary conservation.