Confirmation of Timor-Leste’s accession comes at the start of Asean’s 47th summit in Kuala Lumpur, which begins on Sunday 26 October. Myanmar’s intractable civil war and the simmering tensions between …
DFA chief: PH to help boost Timor-Leste’s agri, MSME sectors
The Philippines has expressed readiness to provide capacity-building assistance to support Timor-Leste’s agriculture and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sectors, Foreign Affairs Secretary …
Land Reform Key to Unlocking Timor-Leste’s Economic Future, New World Bank Report Says
DILI, Timor-Leste – September 30, 2025 – Timor-Leste’s economy grew by 4.1 percent in 2024, its fastest pace in years. While growth has continued in 2025, sustaining this momentum and securing …
Months after launch, Timor-Leste bans iGaming industry
Just months after granting its first online gambling licence, the Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste has banned the industry.
In Timor-Leste, even modest cuts in US foreign aid add up
Cuts to international aid are risking the development of Asia’s youngest democracy. Ted Alcorn reports from Dili.
Timor Leste finance row
The fund was worth $6.3 billion as at 30 June, compared to $5.8 billion at the end of March, according to the Banking & Payments Authority of Timor-Leste. Months ago, the government said it wanted to …
Can Timor-Leste Transition from an ASEAN Observer to a Regional Contributor?
Dili’s vocal international advocacy contrasts with its serious economic challenges, an unclear regional strategy, and weak domestic political institutions.
The Stream, October 7, 2025: In Timor-Leste, ‘Life-Saving’ Sewer System in Doubt After U.S. Withdraws from Construction
The construction of a “life-saving” municipal sewer system in Timor-Leste, funded by the U.S. government, is now in limbo after calls for a spending review. ● The popularity of solar-powered …
What’s next for Timor-Leste as it joins ASEAN?
Timor-Leste has tried for years to join Southeast Asia’s most significant regional body, hoping it would pave the way for more investment in the country.Timor-Leste is set to become the newest member …
How to Budget a Trip in Timor-Leste, Asia’s Least Visited Country …
There are only two cities with flights to Timor-Leste. The author spent $500 on a two-hour flight from Bali with a low-cost airline.