AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoASEAN Integration & Diplomacy: Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong wrapped up his first official visit to Timor-Leste, pledging to help Dili not just benefit from ASEAN but contribute to it—through upgraded eSTARS support, workshops for ASEAN chairmanship duties, and a new bilateral consultation framework. Bilateral Cooperation (Manpower, Healthcare, Education): The same visit also highlighted deeper ties in healthcare and education, plus plans to open selected sectors and occupations to Timorese workers and explore new investment opportunities. Regional Culture & Crafts: “Policromia Lusófona” continued at Senado Square, showcasing Lusophone traditional crafts and performances, with Timor-Leste among the featured communities. Tourism & Skills for Data-Driven Planning: The Pacific Tourism Organisation’s workshop trained tourism researchers from across the region, including Timor-Leste, in survey analysis and report writing to strengthen evidence-based tourism decisions. Education & Mobility Policy: Australia kept its 2027 international student planning level at 295,000 while raising visa fees—yet continued lower fees and priority processing for Pacific countries and Timor-Leste.
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