LNG & Education Diplomacy: Timor-Leste is courting India for investment in liquefied natural gas, oil refining, and education as ties with New Delhi deepen, with hopes of a Modi visit adding momentum. Food Security & Fisheries: Vietnam’s chargé d’affaires met Timor-Leste leaders in Dili to push cooperation on rice supply, rural development, fisheries, and human-resources training as Timor-Leste still meets only about 40% of its food demand domestically. Work & Mobility for Timorese: New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme is expanding to include Timor-Leste, with thousands applying and more placements expected—an economic lifeline that could also open roles for women as demand grows. Community Faith in the Classroom: In the Philippines, a Bukidnon Grade 6 teacher’s prayer-writing lesson went viral after students quietly cried—showing how faith, family stress, and hope can surface in everyday school moments. Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership: UNITAR is calling for applications for Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026, inviting applicants including Timor-Leste nationals. Digital Skills & AI Work Culture: A Singapore-focused report highlights how workers are moving from basic AI use to producing new kinds of work—useful context for Timor-Leste as digital training and workplace expectations rise.