APAC Climate & Poverty: A new regional snapshot from UNDP and the ADB shows how climate instability is piling onto economic stress across Asia-Pacific, with extreme poverty still affecting tens of millions and human development growth slowing to its weakest pace in decades. Timor-Leste Ocean Week & Blue Economy: Timor-Leste is rolling out National Ocean Week 2026, culminating on World Ocean Day, with events spanning schools, communities, faith groups, and the private sector—plus a Blue Economy photography exhibition in Dili. Blue Economy Website Launch: The government also unveiled a national Blue Economy website to centralize information on ocean policy, maritime sectors, research, and sustainable development under the 2025–2035 action plan. ASEAN Integration Diplomacy: Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão wrapped up his Vietnam visit and ASEAN Future Forum participation in Hanoi, with Vietnam signaling continued support for Timor-Leste’s full and effective participation in ASEAN mechanisms. Regional Security Cooperation: New Zealand and Timor-Leste signed an updated defence cooperation arrangement covering training, education, capacity building, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and maritime security.