Government Dialogue on AI: Timor-Leste will host a Government Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence on Aug. 24 (10:00–12:00) at the Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão Auditorium, aiming to shape “responsible” AI use for state-building, public services, and national development, with international AI and high-performance computing experts joining the 9th Constitutional Government. Aero Dili Expansion Watch: Aero Dili is considering a third aircraft in 2027 to ease fleet limits and potentially support new routes like Dili–Kupang, after talks with Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara governor. Strategic Autonomy Signal: China’s defense minister met President José Ramos-Horta, praising Timor-Leste for upholding strategic autonomy and backing deeper military-to-military cooperation. Finance Leadership Change: Auditor-General David Teika Dennis has resigned to become Permanent Secretary for Finance and Treasury, citing the need to address public financial management capacity gaps. Regional Digital Governance: Timor-Leste joined Cambodia in Phnom Penh to share experience on Cambodia’s verify.gov.kh digital document verification platform, focusing on capacity building for digital government. Malaria Elimination Reminder: APLMA CEO said malaria elimination is still achievable in the region, pointing to Timor-Leste’s recent progress as proof. Culture & Diplomacy: Timor-Leste is featured for the first time at the ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong, reflecting its growing regional presence.