Student Mobility & Costs: Australia raised visa application fees for the new fiscal year, with the Student Visa (subclass 500) up to AU$2,500 from AU$2,000 effective July 1; reduced fees apply for eligible citizens of Pacific island countries, including Timor-Leste, and some ASEAN nations. Regional Health Systems: Thailand placed 8th globally and 1st in ASEAN in Numbeo’s Health Care Index 2026, citing user feedback on staff, equipment, services, and treatment costs; Timor-Leste was not included in the top-100 list. Health Infrastructure for Timor-Leste: Singapore and Timor-Leste are stepping up cooperation as Timor-Leste joins ASEAN, including deeper support in healthcare and education, alongside a new framework for regular bilateral consultations. Hospital Project Update: Timor-Leste and China signed an implementation agreement for the Timor-Leste–China Friendship Hospital, aiming to strengthen local healthcare capacity. Nutrition & Food Security: Davao de Oro and other local campaigns highlight Nutrition Month actions like home vegetable gardening and healthier eating to improve household food security.