Leste is a young nation and a poor one, but its response to Covid-19 has been focused, disciplined, and remarkably effective. A new public-perceptions survey shows that the government and the public …
Timor-Leste Covid-19 Survey – July 2020
The Covid-19, or coronavirus, global pandemic has required huge responses from governments all over the world. Timor-Leste has its own unique requirements when addressing an event of this magnitude.
ASEAN appreciates Timor-Leste’ resolve to join bloc
Participants to the 10th meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group (ACCWG) The ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group (ACCWG) convened the 10th meeting in the form of a video …
Australia’s global aid budget falls – but Pacific and Timor-Leste get a Covid fighting fund
Official development assistance declines to $4bn, boosted by $304m over two years to help region recover …
Food everywhere, but nothing to eat: Timor-Leste is going hungry and the answer may be innovation
When Filipe da Costa started to learn about the health of his nation, he was confused. By most measures, Timor-Leste was falling into the …
Australian government cites ‘chilling effect’ on cabinet in bid to block release of papers in Timor-Leste spy case
Attorney general’s lawyers say they should not have to provide the documents, including briefing for prime minister, because it is not in public interest …
Let’s Read Without Limits: Building a Reading Movement in Timor-Leste
More than any other point in history, technology is a promising tool with the potential to accelerate development in countries around the world. If attention is not paid to offline communities, …
Timorese Court of Appeal wants to speed up decision on Portuguese case
The president of the Timorese court of appeal said on Monday that the institution wanted to speed up the deliberation on the appeal filed by a Portuguese couple convicted in 2017 in Timor-Leste and …
Prosecution of ex-priest in Timor-Leste involves crimes of pornography and abuse – Observer
The prosecution process in East Timor against a former American priest for child sexual abuse in Timor-Leste includes crimes of child pornography and domestic violence, the state attorney general said …
Alert: Through Solidarity, Humanity Will Overcome COVID-19 Pandemic: Timor-Leste President
The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to focus on the importance of achieving a sustainable future for all people and the planet, the President of Timor-Leste said in his speech to the 75th …