It’s been 20 years since Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) declared its independence from Indonesia, and the nation has undergone remarkable transformation since then. Once a province of Indonesia, …
Banco Central de Timor-Leste Partners with Montran to Accelerate National Digital Payments and CBDC Strategy
Montran is also working with BCTL to develop a national strategy for introduction of a CBDC, known as eCentavos. This CBDC will enhance transparency and traceability of transactions, offer tools to …
TIMOR GAP, Woodside Energy Detail Greater Sunrise Field Plans … – Forbes
For Timor-Leste and its 1.3 million citizens, the potential revenues, jobs and economic impact accruing from the development of the resource could become transformational in a way similar to what …
Asean’s new dawn: Malaysia and the rise of Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean marks a pivotal moment for the region and holds particular significance for Malaysia as we chair the bloc this year. As the last remaining South-East Asian nation …
ADB Chief Pledges Stronger Support as Timor-Leste Prepares for ASEAN Entry
President Kanda’s visit came as Timor-Leste stands on the cusp of a historic milestone—its long-anticipated accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Singapore Backs Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Entry with eSTARS
The expansion of ASEAN to include Timor-Leste represents the inclusion of a frontier market into Southeast Asia’s rules-based economic order. As the eSTARS package facilitates Timor-Leste’s internal …
Timor-Leste Set to Become Full ASEAN Member by October 2025
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn emphasized the ASEAN Secretariat’s full support for Timor-Leste’s accession process.
TGS Kicks Off Timor-Leste Offshore Seismic Project – Yahoo Finance
TGS, in collaboration with the ANPM, has commenced a 2Dcubed seismic data project covering offshore Timor-Leste, in support of the country’s ongoing license round. The project combines all …
Five-star hotels and serviced apartments: Singapore firms invest … – CNA
RECOGNISING TIMOR-LESTE’S POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT. Property developer Edward Ong, chairman of the Pelican Paradise Group, visited Timor-Leste as a church missionary in 2006 and recognised the …
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN accession: A milestone moment despite deepening dilemmas
By bno – Surabaya Office In October 2025, Timor-Leste will officially become the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), marking a historic milestone for the Southeast Asian …