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Asean, Brics, GCC, SCO – and what’s left ? — Phar Kim Beng
Malay Mail
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September 2, 2025
SEPTEMBER 2 — When Timor-Leste formally joins the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) at the October 2025 Summit, Asean will reach a symbolic milestone: 11 members stitched together under one regional roof. For Malaysia, holding the...
Cambodia Considered Timor-Leste’s Special Guest at DITE 2025
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 29, 2025 -- Cambodia is considered a special guest of Timor-Leste at the five-day Dili International Expo 2025 (DITE 2025), being held at the Dili Convention Centre in Timor-Leste, from Aug. 28 to September 1, 2025. The...
ACIAR celebrates 25 years of partnership with Timor-Leste
The National Tribune
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August 29, 2025
ACIAR This year, Australia celebrates 25 years of development cooperation with Timor-Leste. This milestone reflects the enduring partnership between ACIAR and Timor-Leste. Since 2000, ACIAR-supported research projects have played a vital role in...
Indonesia request Timor-Leste to probe border incident
Antara
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August 28, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Embassy in Dili has formally requested Timor-Leste authorities to investigate a recent incident involving the construction of boundary markers along the two countries’ border. “The Embassy has taken follow-up...
Estrella kicks off high tech Timor-Leste surveys for manganese, limestone
The West Australian
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August 28, 2025
Estrella Resources has initiated a comprehensive survey program across its Timor-Leste concessions, targeting its highly prospective manganese and limestone deposits in the Lautém Municipality. The program, covering 3,200 hectares, aims to refine...
Timor-Leste’s ambassador visits PALM workers in Tasmania
Catholic News
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August 25, 2025
Fr Sunil De Silva, left, and Inês Maria De Almeida at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ulverstone (Mersey-Leven Parish) Seasonal workers in northern Tasmania are finding a warm and welcoming community in a local Catholic parish. Source: Hobart...
Border Clash Highlights Decades-Old Rift Between Indonesian and Timor-Leste Communities
The Jakarta Globe
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Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. An Indonesian villager was injured on Monday after Timor-Leste border patrol officers opened fire during an altercation in a contested frontier area, underscoring the unresolved land disputes that continue to strain...
Indonesian Military Responds to Border Clash with Timor-Leste
Tempo.co
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August 26, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Military (TNI) has confirmed a clash between Indonesian citizens and the Unidade de Patrulhamento de Fronteiras (UPF), or Border Patrol Unit, of Timor-Leste. The incident occurred in Inbate Village, Bikomi...
Japan, Timor-Leste agree to step up security cooperation
NHK
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Japan and the Southeast Asian country of Timor-Leste have agreed to strengthen cooperation on national security through a Japanese framework offering defense equipment. Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste,...
RSE workers’ accommodation a constraint to scheme, says Fiji government official
The New Zealand Herald
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September 1, 2025
In 2024/2025, there were 177 employers in the scheme employing about 17,000 workers across areas like horticulture and viticulture. Pacific partners commit to supporting returnees Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga remained the largest labour source nations...
Chinese enterprise initiates major irrigation project in Timor-Leste, boosting agriculture and strengthening bilateral bonds
Global Times
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The Construction of Watuwa/Modobuti Irrigation Scheme, a major agricultural infrastructure undertaking constructed by China Nuclear Industry 22nd Construction Co, Ltd (CNI22) in Timor-Leste Photo: Courtesy of (CNI22) The Belt and Road Initiative...
LDC graduation: Leveraging deferment for a stronger future
Daily Star
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September 1, 2025
Ahead of the country's scheduled graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category in November next year, former BGMEA president Rubana Huq says Bangladesh needs at least another five years to prepare for the transition. Despite progress...
Archival to DPWH contractors: ‘Finish the project or pay damages’
Cebu Daily News
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September 2, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — No more empty promises. Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. said that contractors handling flood control projects, or any other project, should be required to sign agreements committing to complete the work on time or pay penalties...
How Cebu City Public Library shaped an engineer’s success story
Cebu Daily News
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August 25, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — While many board exam hopefuls flock to cafés armed with pricey lattes and long study hours, Wendel Raph Rosario Jr. discovered that he only needed two things to get through his review: jeepney fare and a pack of snacks....
Estrella strikes rich Timor-Leste manganese and eyes limestone push
The West Australian
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August 15, 2025
Estrella Resources has shifted its Timor-Leste campaign into high gear after trenching unearthed primary manganese with uber-rich visual estimates at its Ira Miri project. The company has sent samples to Jakarta for testing and expects to receive...
Gold Coin Indonesia exports animal feed to Timor Leste
nutriNews
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August 14, 2025
Home » Markets » Gold Coin Indonesia exports animal feed to Timor Leste Back 14 Aug 2025 Gold Coin Indonesia, a subsidiary of the Philippines’ Aboitiz Foods, recently exported swine and poultry feeds to Timor Leste. The feeds are specifically...
Telin and ITCO Niaga Announce Visionary Collaboration to Strengthen Indonesia Cable Express II (ICE II)
Korea Herald
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September 1, 2025
BALI, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) and ITCO Niaga Sdn Bhd today officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the planning and development of the Indonesia...
Remote Timor-Leste Dazzles with Natural Wonders and Bright Smiles
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 10, 2025
Golden rice terraces shimmer in Timor-Leste's lush interior valleys, where centuries-old farming traditions continue to shape the landscape. Photo by Edward Placidi From the moment I plunged into the water from our boat at Watawai, one of many...
Queensland farming company fined for unlawfully docking seasonal worker pay
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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September 1, 2025
A Queensland agriculture company has been fined $21,000 for unlawfully docking pay from dozens of seasonal farm workers for breaches of its "alcohol and drugs policy". McCrystal Agricultural Services, which operates a labour hire business and...
Malaysia Supports Timor-Leste Becoming a Full Member on ASEAN's 58th anniversary
Tempo.co
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August 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his support for Timor-Leste's full membership in ASEAN. He believes that Timor-Leste's presence will complement ASEAN geographically and strengthen the regional organization. "We...