Timor-Leste's long-awaited accession to ASEAN reflects Southeast Asia's recognition of the potential in its developmental ...

Timor-Leste is undoubtedly a remarkable democratic success story, one of the most striking in the world. After decades of brutal occupation by Indonesia and widespread devastation following its ...

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Asean is on the cusp of welcoming its first new member since 1999, as the young nation of Timor-Leste is set to join later this year. This long-awaited accession is more than a symbolic milestone — it ...

Since independence in 1999, Timor-Leste has faced great challenges in rebuilding its infrastructure, strengthening the civil administration, and generating jobs for young people entering the work ...

As attention increasingly turns to Timor-Leste, particularly in light of its closer relationship with China, 2025 presents both opportunities and challenges. Timor-Leste must address its domestic ...

KUALA LUMPUR – Timor-Leste will become Asean’s 11th member state, with full membership to be granted at the next regional meeting in Kuala Lumpur later in 2025.. Announcing this at a press ...

BANGKOK: May 20, marks a significant milestone in South-East Asia as the people of Timor-Leste proudly celebrate the Restoration of their Independence.

MANILA, Philippines — Former Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Dionisio Babo Soares said the Philippines should not use the case of fugitive expelled Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. as grounds to block ...

Deep-sea camera films first-ever video of poorly known shark off Timor-Leste. See it By Aspen Pflughoeft. Updated March 24, 2025 11:24 AM.

FINALLY, after two years, Timor-Leste kicked out Negros Oriental ex-congressman Arnolfo Teves. This marks the end of Teves' rollercoaster stay in this tiny nation of 1.4 million people: a warm welcome ...