Vanilla cultivation in Timor-Leste dates back to around 1989, although recorded trade began only in 2020, giving the country a relatively short history as an exporter.
Young Entrepreneurs Get Fresh Start in Timor-Leste’s Funding Programme
The third round builds on two earlier cohorts implemented in 2023 and 2024, which provided seed funding to 131 young entrepreneurs, with 93 businesses still actively operating.
UAE and Timor-Leste deepen digital cooperation and food security ties
UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi visited Timor-Leste to advance UAE Timor-Leste digital cooperation across government services, food security, water management and investment, the UAE Ministry of …
Property Council of Australia NT to tasked with pulling the strings of Dili business summit
The Timor-Leste Government have sought out Northern Territory business acumen in the hope that they’ll be attract greater foreign investment.
AFF Cup: Indonesia Stuns Timor-Leste 3-0 After Scoreless First Half
Indonesia defeated Timor-Leste 3-0 in the AFF Cup after John Herdman’s substitutions proved decisive, helping the Garuda secure three points.
Financing secured for Timor-Leste’s first solar-storage project
The Asian Development Bank, World Bank and investors from Canada and Japan have partnered on a $ $123 million financing package for Timor-Leste’s first independent power project.
ADB and Partners Power Timor-Leste’s Energy Future with Landmark Investment in Solar and Battery Storage
ADB, the Government of Canada, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, and the World Bank Group have partnered to support Timor-Leste’s first utility-scale solar and battery storage project, …
HMPI Strengthens Property Services in Timor-Leste to Support Overseas Business Operations
COLOMBO, LK / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2026 / As more companies expand into international markets, demand for overseas property services is changing. Traditional office leasing and accommodation …
Singapore to open selected sectors to Timor-Leste workers next year: PM Wong
“This will create new opportunities for Timorese while strengthening our business and people-to-people links,” says Mr Wong.
PM Wong encourages Singaporeans to visit, do business in Timor-Leste as it opens up
He urged Singaporean businesses to look at opportunities as Timor-Leste’s economy diversifies beyond oil and gas into sectors such as hospitality and infrastructure.