Australia issued a veiled warning to Timor-Leste on Thursday about the risks of associating with China in developing the Greater Sunrise oil and gas fields, a project that has been stalled for decades …
East Timorese leader flies to Australia for critical talks
“Australia is committed to supporting Timor-Leste’s economic development,” Albanese said in a statement, using East Timor’s Portuguese name. Michael Leach, an East Timor expert at …
Wong opens press conference in Timor-Leste by speaking Portuguese – before announcing $20 million in funding
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has delivered her opening remarks at a press conference in Timor-Leste in Portuguese, where she went on to announce $20 million in funding for the nation.
Rex Patrick: will Timor-Leste become China’s latest aircraft carrier?
In the wake of Scott Morrison’s disastrous foreign affairs stewardship, can Penny Wong save Timor-Leste from Chinese expansion?
Renewal of Wärtsilä Operation and Maintenance contract vital to security of Timor-Leste’s power supply
The technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded a three-year renewal to its Operation and Maintenance (O&M) agreement covering two power plants The importance of ensuring operational reliability and …
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s warning to Timor-Leste over Woodside’s Greater Sunrise gas project
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong is in Timor-Leste for discussions to resolve a dispute over the location of a gas processing hub.
Woodside back in business on mighty Browse and Sunrise LNG projects
Leading liquefied natural gas producer Woodside Energy has reconfirmed its commitment to the giant Browse LNG project in Australia and the Sunrise LNG development in Timor-Leste, despite the various …
Democracy and Development in Timor-Leste: Interview with President José Ramos-Horta
“When human beings have been killed, or been tortured, it doesn’t matter where—we are all responsible. No one, [anywhere] in the world, should have the right to imprison, to torture, to kill with …
Rex Patrick: will Timor-Leste become China’s latest aircraft carrier?
In the wake of Scott Morrison’s disastrous foreign affairs stewardship, can Penny Wong save Timor-Leste from Chinese expansion?
East Timor plays the China card in Sunrise gas battle
The Chinese government would like to deepen its involvement in Timor-Leste – but, unless there is a compelling strategic reason, would not do so outside its business structures. ” Still …