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East Timor murder: NZ urged to admit the death of Kiwi journalist 50 years ago was handled poorly
“At the time, we couldn’t even get the [New Zealand] Government to look for them,” said Cunningham’s aunt, the late Patricia McGregor, in 2010 at a commemoration by Wellington City Council, human rights groups and journalists. Cunningham’s younger...
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East Timor expects construction of first large solar plant to start next year
East Timor plans to retire its diesel power plants in the "near-to-medium term".East Timor expects the construction of its first large solar power plant to begin in 2026 and become operational months later, the state utility's chair told Reuters,...
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East Timor is expecting construction of the first large solar power plant to begin next year
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East Timor's state utility chair said that construction on its first large-scale solar power plant will begin in 2026, and it should be operational a few months later. This will help the country reduce expensive diesel imports. Itochu Corp. of...
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Timor-Leste: Land of the sleeping crocodile awakens to Asean’s promise
A seat at the table could unlock investment opportunities in tourism, real estate, agriculture and renewables [SINGAPORE] Folklore tells of a boy who saved a stranded crocodile. In return, the creature carried him towards the rising sun,...
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Timor-Leste Adds a New Wrinkle to U.S.-China Competition
Barring a major surprise, Timor-Leste will join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member state at the bloc’s summit in Malaysia this month. Acceding to ASEAN will provide Timor-Leste with significant diplomatic and...
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Asean power grid hits halfway mark, boosting energy cooperation
Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said Asean had achieved a 25.5% reduction in energy intensity by 2023, keeping the bloc on track to meet its 32% reduction target by 2025. KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said Asean has made...
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Mozambique's role in championing the Timor-Leste independence movement
Demonstrations at the University Eduardo Mondlane campus, in Maputo, Mozambique, on September 26, 1999, in Indonesia's Tempo magazine. Photo by Marisa Gonçalves. Used with permission. The Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste and the East African...
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LTMS project a key success in Asean energy cooperation, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: The 43rd Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) highlighted Asean's ongoing progress towards building a connected energy future, with the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore (LTMS) Power Integration Project being recognised as a key...
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General : LTMS Power Integration Project A Key Success In ASEAN Energy Cooperation – DPM Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) highlighted ASEAN's ongoing progress towards building a connected energy future, with the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore (LTMS) Power Integration Project being...
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Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...
Santos Posts Lower Quarterly Production, Narrows 2025 Projection
Santos Ltd on Thursday reported a four percent quarter-on-quarter decrease in output to 21.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) as a decline in Western Australia offset increases across the rest of Santos' portfolio. Sales volumes fell 10...
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Estrella lands 100m strike in Timor-Leste with 90% visual manganese
Estrella Resources early punt on the Timor Leste mineral industry appears to be paying off. The company has landed another impressive batch of drill results at its Ira Miri prospect, confirming thick, uber-high-grade manganese zones. The hits have...
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ASEAN advances energy security, regional connectivity
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) — The 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM-43) and related sessions, along with the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25), officially opened in Kuala Lumpur on October 16 under the chair of Malaysian Prime Minister...
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Timor-Leste pushes a US$40 million energy infrastructure project
Timor-Leste is pushing to revive the Tasi Mane project, promising returns of up to US$52 billion by 2056 with development of the energy industry infrastructure, reports Portuguese news agency Lusa. Francisco da Costa Monteiro, the petroleum and...
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AACB 2025 Boosts Malaysia’s Craft Industry Global Reach
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Arts & Crafts Bazaar 2025 (AACB 2025), currently taking place at Kompleks Kraf here, is a significant initiative to strengthen efforts to internationalise Malaysia’s craft industry on the global stage....
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COST Action DILI drives innovation and empowers young talents
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a disorder whereby drugs, including pharmacological therapies, traditional medicines, and herbal or dietary supplements, cause liver damage. There are two forms of DILI: intrinsic DILI, which is dose-related and...
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Asean pushes stronger energy ties ahead of regional ministers’ meeting
The East Asia Summit Energy Cooperation Task Force and the Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy Plus Three convened today to enhance coordination and readiness for the upcoming ministerial meetings. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Asean senior...
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Nickel mining threatens Raja Ampat ecosystems, communities & conservation: Report
A new environmental report warns that expanding nickel mining is placing Raja Ampat’s coral reefs, forests and Indigenous communities under intensifying threat. Using geospatial mapping and field evidence, researchers document how mining...
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Timor-Leste Eyes More Japanese Investment With ASEAN Entry
DILI (Timor-Leste), Oct 11 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has expressed hope for increased Japanese investment following his country’s accession to ASEAN at a summit in Malaysia later this month, Kyodo News reported. In...
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The CIA Wins Another Nobel Peace Prize
by Michael K. Smith / October 18th, 2025 While millions waited in hopes that the Global Sumud Flotilla would win this year’s Nobel peace prize for its epic solidarity with Palestine, the Norwegian committee charged with granting the award gave it...
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