AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHaze Emergency: Indonesian wildfire smoke kept Dili’s air unhealthy on Saturday, after Timor-Leste suspended in-person classes from October 15 to 17. The government supports joint regional action, with Malaysia and the Philippines set to raise the crisis at ASEAN’s November meeting. Greater Sunrise: President José Ramos-Horta says the first agreements for the long-delayed gas project could be signed early next year. The ambitious plan still faces doubts over its commercial viability. Trade Ties: Timor-Leste and Indonesia are seeking broader market access and business partnerships. Bilateral trade reached US$273.86 million from January to August, up 1.59% from the same period last year. Scam Crackdown: Police say foreign suspects detained in recent raids had previously been arrested for cyberfraud, but returned to illicit activity after paying fines. The cases raise concerns about whether current penalties can deter repeat offending.
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