Timor-Leste
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Commentary: To join the ASEAN neighbourhood, Timor-Leste should connect with Indonesia
Outside the mostly one-directional trade in goods, there are also workers, students and tourists who could flow between Indonesia and…
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ASEAN’s peace, prosperity not ‘self-sustaining’, must be renewed through cooperation: Anwar
Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao also spoke after the signing of the declaration of its accession to the regional grouping.…
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Timor-Leste to become ASEAN bloc’s 11th member in October
DILI, Timor-Leste: Timor-Leste is slated to become the 11th member of the ASEAN regional bloc in October, Malaysian Prime Minister…
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Timor-Leste to scrap MP pensions and SUVs after protests
DILI: Timor-Leste’s parliament on Wednesday (Sep 17) said it would scrap lifetime pensions for MPs, bowing to public pressure after…
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‘We shouldn’t bring to ASEAN an additional burden’: Timor-Leste president on joining the bloc
Q. Timor-Leste still faces unresolved land and maritime boundary issues with Indonesia. How do you plan to resolve these disputes…
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Timor-Leste police fire tear gas at protest over plan to buy cars for MPs
DILI: Timor-Leste police fired tear gas on Monday (Sep 15) at demonstrators protesting against a plan to buy new official…
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Timor-Leste deports ex-Philippine lawmaker wanted in 2023 killings
MANILA: Timor-Leste deported an Interpol-wanted Filipino murder suspect on Thursday (May 29) whose case the government has linked to its aspirations…
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Timor-Leste could join ASEAN bloc by October: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste is a step closer to fulfilling its longstanding wish to join the Southeast Asian regional bloc and could…
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China Power: ‘Like a tsunami’ – Beijing’s economic rise in Southeast Asia leaves locals fearing they’re being crowded out
Locals were initially happy with the presence of Chinese businesses as they imported and sold everyday items like shoes and…
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Timorese eye stronger education, trade ties after joining ASEAN, but some say country is ‘not yet ready’
“They can get better access to networking, they can have more opportunities to study abroad, and they can work on…
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