Vietnam attaches importance to and wants to further strengthen the friendship and good cooperation with Timor-Leste, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta during a …
Timor-Leste’s proposed cyber law sparks concerns
The APHR also raised concerns that the previous government had attempted to reintroduce articles criminalizing defamation into Timor-Leste’s Penal Code, and a draft Cybercrime Bill tabled in 2021 …
Timor-Leste eyes tourism boost with first land-based casino
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments (APS) plans to diversify into land-based gaming after securing an exclusive casino licence in Timor-Leste.
Anxiety in Timor-Leste over border intrusions from Indonesia
After Portugal’s rule ended in 1975, Indonesia invaded, occupying the country in an often bloody 24 years before Timor-Leste’s 1999 independence referendum. Nearly 99 percent of Timor-Leste’s 1.4 …
Timor-Leste looks to ASEAN for membership and modernisation
As Timor-Leste seeks ASEAN membership, its success depends on balancing economic modernisation, foreign policy independence and regional expectations …
Timor-Leste government OKs first casino resort
A Singapore-based developer has signed a deal with the government of Timor-Leste to develop the republic’s first casino resort.
Investment Incentives and Tax Holidays in Timor-Leste
Discover tax breaks, investment incentives, and business opportunities in Timor-Leste while navigating key challenges for foreign investors.
After years of conflict, Timor-Leste turns peacemaker
Leste’s independence, the UN was a constant presence, helping to maintain peace and stability. Twenty-four years on, the country has made the successful transition from a host nation for UN …
Timor-Leste Emerges as Peacemaker After Conflict
By Felipe de Carvalho During the turbulent early years of Timor-Leste’s independence, the UN was a constant presence, helping to maintain peace and …
The Greater Sunrise Gas Field: A Catalyst for Timor-Leste’s Future
The Greater Sunrise gas field in the Timor Sea is a critical project for Timor-Leste’s economy and ASEAN aspirations, offering significant natural gas reserves and geopolitical importance.