The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has endorsed a roadmap outlining steps for Timor-Leste to become the bloc’s 11th member, a move that will benefit Thailand economically …
14 Facts About The Lesser-Known Timor-Leste
The Asian nation of Timor-Leste should not be overlooked, and it’s actually one of the most beautiful destinations in Southeast Asia!
Timor-Leste’s Tasi Mane Project
Part of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan is the building of three industrial clusters on the country’s southwest coast, which will be the backbone of its petroleum industry.
On This Day: Timor Leste gains independence from Indonesia
Athletes from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste team arrive at the Olympic opening ceremonies at National Stadium at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on February 4. On May 20, 2002, East Timor, a …
PM discusses co-op with Timor-Leste
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced his intent to attract investment from Timor-Leste, particularly in the establishment of rice and animal feed mills which could produce export goods for the island …
Teves seeking asylum in Timor Leste – DOJ
Bent on staying overseas amid the government’s efforts to get him home, suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has sought asylum in Timor-Leste, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said …
Indonesia backs ASEAN membership for Timor-Leste
Leste’s membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and has committed to invest in the country, a senior official said May 9. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, who chaired the …
The Looting of Timor-Leste’s Oil Wealth
Timor-Leste may have fought off two foreign invaders only to have its independence sold off by its own leaders. In development speak, a “white elephant” is a building project that is extremely …
Timor-Leste advances buyout of Oi’s Timor Telecom shares
The Timor-Leste (East Timor) government approved the purchase of Brazilian operator Oi’s stake in Timor Telecom for US$21.1 million, a move that would make the state the majority shareholder.
Cambodia supports Timor-Leste WTO membership bid
Cambodia and Timor-Leste have co-signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), following the conclusion of bilateral talks on a pledge to open markets for trade of goods and services. It hopes to speed …