Pacific Skills Launch: Australia officially kicked off its Pacific Australia Skills program in Papua New Guinea, aiming to boost job-ready technical training for young people—another sign of Australia’s continued push to strengthen workforce capability across the Pacific. Health & Safety Watch: In Davao, doctors reminded pregnant women to avoid heavy exercise for higher-risk pregnancies, while Mandaue reported fewer fires this year and urged residents to fix overloaded electrical wiring and stay alert if El Niño worsens. Timor-Leste Builds for Tourism: Timor-Leste broke ground on a new International Convention Centre in Dili, designed to expand events capacity ahead of major regional gatherings. Regional Skills & Resilience: The Macquarie Community Resilience Prize named a Timor-Leste project focused on circular solar resilience—linking climate adaptation with local skills and jobs. Culture & Youth: A Timor-Leste-linked diplomatic spotlight also continued this week, as young people and institutions use new platforms to organize and speak out.