Singapore–Timor-Leste diplomacy: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong wrapped his first-ever prime ministerial visit to Dili, receiving Timor-Leste’s top Order of Timor-Leste (Grand Collar) and pushing a “next level” agenda with regular bilateral consultations and deeper cooperation as Timor-Leste settles into ASEAN. Manpower and people-to-people ties: Singapore will open selected sectors and occupations to Timorese workers from 2027 (including construction and marine shipyard), framed as a “win-win” for skills, remittances, and Singapore’s manpower needs. Economic links: Wong also highlighted new opportunities as Timor-Leste diversifies beyond oil, while Singapore firms explore investment and exchanges. Regional diplomacy: Timor-Leste formally established diplomatic relations with the Federated States of Micronesia, expanding cooperation on climate, ocean governance, peace and security, and sustainable development. Energy infrastructure: The government inaugurated a Dili Comoro substation and a pilot underground cable project to strengthen electricity supply. Private sector signal: Swire Shipping opened a new Dili branch office, citing confidence in Timor-Leste’s ASEAN-linked growth prospects.