“Admit it, and move on”: Rex Patrick on Australia’s East Timor spying

It’s 21 years since the Howard Government spied on Timor-Leste’s sea boundary negotiation team, but the National Archives is refusing to even say whether they hold documents relating to the spying. Rex Patrick puts to bed any doubts about the fact...

Ramos-Horta: Timor Leste ready to contribute to regional stability; full faith on Asean leaders to find ways for lasting peace

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta stated that the country is dedicated to playing a positive role in promoting peace and stability in the region. Ramos-Horta stated that Timor-Leste aspires to remain peaceful,...

Timor-Leste: President on trip to Malaysia, Monaco

The President of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta, began a private visit to Malaysia on Tuesday, from where he will travel to Monaco for a working visit to promote regional cooperation and strengthen international partnerships. “Malaysia has been a...

President Of Timor-Leste Sends Congratulatory Letter To President Ilham Aliyev

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20.​ President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta sent a congratulation letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports. "I wish to extend my...

Six Rabies Cases Confirmed in Timor-Leste

(Vax-Before-Travel News)The World Health Organization (WHO) today reported rabies cases in dogs continue to be reported from multiple municipalities in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste during 2025. As of June 18, 2025, the WHO's 12th Edition...

Malaysia praised for Asean’s ‘inclusive’ push, but challenges loom

Timor-Leste’s expected entry into Asean as a full-fledged member will be one of several key milestones achieved during Malaysia’s chairmanship, an analyst told FMT. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: With Malaysia at the midpoint of its Asean...

Thailand face India with Asian Cup spot on the line

PUBLISHED : 5 Jul 2025 at 06:10 Thailand will take on India on Saturday in Chiang Mai with a place in the finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 on the line. ฺฺThailand and India head into Saturday's winners-take-all Group B tie level...

Unconditional dialogue key to peace, justice: Timor Leste president Ramos-Horta recalls country's difficult struggle for independence from Indonesia. Alyaa Alhadjri 5 h ago ⋅ 3

Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has emphasised the need for dialogue without preconditions as a crucial step towards achieving global peace and justice. Delivering a keynote address in Kuala Lumpur, Ramos-Horta drew on Timor-Leste’s...

Malaysia committed to strengthening ties with Timor-Leste, backs ASEAN membership bid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation with Timor-Leste in various strategic areas and supporting the country’s aspiration to become a full ASEAN member. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was...

ASEAN, Timor Leste Education Ministers gather for EduRoundTables 2025

LANGKAWI: Education ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste arrived at a hotel here this morning for the highly anticipated ASEAN Education and Higher Education Ministers’ Roundtable 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025). The delegates were...

Menteri Pendidikan Asean, Timor Leste tiba untuk hadiri “Eduroundtables 2025”

LANGKAWI: Menteri pendidikan negara-negara anggota ASEAN dan Timor-Leste tiba di sini hari ini, bagi menghadiri Persidangan Meja Bulat Menteri Pendidikan dan Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi ASEAN (#EduRoundtables2025). Ketibaan delegasi bermula seawal...

General : Malaysia Committed To Strengthening Ties With Timor-Leste, Backs ASEAN Membership Bid 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation with Timor-Leste in various strategic areas and supporting the country’s aspiration to become a full ASEAN member. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim...

Estrella to drill deeper into manganese-rich discovery in Timor-Leste

Estrella Resources has deployed the heavy-duty diamond rig to build on a recent high-grade massive manganese discovery at its Ira Miri prospect in Timor-Leste. The new rig has begun twinning the company’s first discovery hole, which previously...

Timor-Leste’s battle to belong in Asean

The Straits Times The former Portuguese colony will become Asean’s 11th member in October 2025. Indonesia bureau chief Arlina Arshad visits the young nation to gauge its pulse. DILI – Ms Ana Hula Muda was only five when the men in black came. It...

ASEAN, Timor-Leste education ministers arrive in Langkawi for regional roundtables

LANGKAWI: Education ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, along with their respective delegations, arrived at the Langkawi International Airport today to attend the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables...

Soccer strengthening cultural ties as Top End hosts Timor-Leste

Darwin has hosted its first Asian Cup qualifier match, in which Australia's northernmost neighbour, Timor-Leste, clinched a narrow victory over the Maldives. It marked the first time a match part of a major continental competition has been played...

Investment Opportunities in Timor-Leste’s Fintech Industry: An Emerging Frontier

Timor-Leste stands at the cusp of a digital transformation. As one of Asia’s youngest nations, it is actively seeking ways to modernize its economy and expand access to financial services. While traditional banking penetration remains low, mobile...

FDR speeds Timor Leste fields to first oil

Finder Energy forms strategic alliance with SLB to fast-track drilling and subsea components of KTJ project FEED These items expected to be completed about 12 months ahead of schedule, which could accelerate path to first oil Company focused on...

Timor-Leste out to prove cynics wrong as Asean membership nears

All 10 Asean states represented at Senior Officials Meeting on Energy in Kuching, Timor Leste an observer

(From eighth left) Mad Zaidi and undersecretary for Planning, Investment, Media Affairs and Spokesperson Department of Energy, Philippines Felix William B Fuentebella join other delegates for a photocall. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (June...