East Timor or Timor-Leste’s road to independence – achieved on 20 May 2002 – was long and traumatic. The people of the first new nation of the century suffered some of the worst atrocities of …
The Role of Women in Making and Building Peace
Indeed, female political participation in Timor-Leste, now comprising 30 per cent of parliament members, is the highest in Southeast Asia. Women also lead the ministries of finance, justice …
Timor-Leste election offers an extraordinary lesson in how to build a stable democracy
After a spirited election campaign, the people of Timor-Leste voted for a new parliament on May 21. The vote was free, fair and largely uneventful. The results were accepted. This is a remarkable …
Timor-Leste given roadmap for Asean
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 …