A proposal to amend Timor-Leste’s media law has sparked strong criticism from journalists and activists who allege the move seeks to curtail press freedom and muzzle dissent in the tiny …
Greater Sunrise: Can Timor-Leste play the “China card”?
As far as development finance is concerned, our preliminary findings suggest that China is a minor donor as aid and development finance partner to Timor-Leste. Compared to other development partners, …
Darwin’s Timor-Leste community pleads for faster flood disaster …
Timor-Leste’s former finance minister says Darwin’s quick response to her country’s devastating floods will help improve bilateral relations. She wants the federal government to act with the same …
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments Ends Timor-Leste Casino and Banking Plans
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments Limited ( ($SG:5RA) ) has issued an update. Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments Limited announced that …
The Evolution of Timor-Leste: What Has Changed 20 Years After Independence?
It’s been 20 years since Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) declared its independence from Indonesia, and the nation has undergone remarkable transformation since then. Once a province of Indonesia, …
Banco Central de Timor-Leste Partners with Montran to Accelerate National Digital Payments and CBDC Strategy
Montran is also working with BCTL to develop a national strategy for introduction of a CBDC, known as eCentavos. This CBDC will enhance transparency and traceability of transactions, offer tools to …
TIMOR GAP, Woodside Energy Detail Greater Sunrise Field Plans … – Forbes
For Timor-Leste and its 1.3 million citizens, the potential revenues, jobs and economic impact accruing from the development of the resource could become transformational in a way similar to what …
Asean’s new dawn: Malaysia and the rise of Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean marks a pivotal moment for the region and holds particular significance for Malaysia as we chair the bloc this year. As the last remaining South-East Asian nation …
ADB Chief Pledges Stronger Support as Timor-Leste Prepares for ASEAN Entry
President Kanda’s visit came as Timor-Leste stands on the cusp of a historic milestone—its long-anticipated accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Singapore Backs Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Entry with eSTARS
The expansion of ASEAN to include Timor-Leste represents the inclusion of a frontier market into Southeast Asia’s rules-based economic order. As the eSTARS package facilitates Timor-Leste’s internal …