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Timor-Leste, China agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation
DILI, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Timor-Leste and China agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various aspects during meetings held between Timorese leaders and a senior Chinese political advisor. Timorese President Jose Manuel Ramos-Horta and...

ASEAN reaffirms commitment to advancing green energy agenda
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME), held from June 16–18, marked a significant milestone as member states reached consensus on key strategic agendas to deepen regional energy cooperation. Datuk Mad Zaidi...

Cedar Falls' Dry Run Creek shows what 20 years of watershed work looks like
CEDAR FALLS — Over the span of two decades, the Cedar Valley community has embraced urban conservation efforts on their properties and in their public spaces in an effort to improve water quality in Dry Run Creek. Rain gardens, rain barrels and...
Timor-Leste: Australia to invest in training Timorese workers, infrastructure
Australia is to invest in the qualification of workers in Timor-Leste and create an infrastructure fund for the country with some of its share of profits from the Greater Sunrise offshore gas field, the prime ministers of the two countries have...

Sarawak showcases clean energy potential at Asean energy meet
Mad Zaidi speaks to the media. – Photo from Information Department KUCHING (June 18): The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) provided an excellent platform for Sarawak to highlight its potential leadership in the regional clean...
Business : Energy Transition: ASEAN Countries Urged To Tap Regional, International Cooperation
By Ammar Shafiq Hamzah KUCHING, June 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member countries should take advantage of the various cooperation opportunities and support offered by regional and international partners to advance the transition to renewable energy....

Finder Energy’s SLB alliance puts KTJ on first oil fast-track
Finder Energy’s alliance with SLB will fast-track key components of the KTJ project FEED. Pic: Getty Images Finder Energy forms strategic alliance with SLB to fast-track drilling and subsea components of KTJ project FEED These items expected to be...

Chinese Taipei vs Thailand LIVE Score Updates: Asian Cup Qualifiers (1-5)
Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the China Taipei vs. Thailand match in the third round of Group D of the Asian Cup Qualifiers. We wish you all a pleasant afternoon and hope you continue to follow...

Australian firm accused of 'major fraud' on Timor-Leste
The tiny island nation of Timor-Leste has vowed to fight a decade-old lawsuit from an Australian company that claims the world’s newest democracy breached a 2010 fuel supply deal. If unsuccessful in having the case dismissed later this month,...

Magnificent manganese assays kickstart Estrella’s Timor-Leste project
Estrella Resources has received some stunning assay results from rock chip sampling from two in-situ supergene manganese discoveries at the company’s Lautém project in Timor-Leste, with grades up to a striking 58.6 per cent manganese. The company...

Investment Incentives and Tax Holidays in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, one of Southeast Asia’s youngest nations, is positioning itself as an emerging investment destination. With a growing economy and rich natural resources, the country has taken significant steps to attract foreign direct investment....

Asean Power Grid links among key topics at energy officials' meeting
KUCHING: Cross-border interconnection projects under the Asean Power Grid (APG) initiative were among key matters discussed at an ongoing regional meeting here. The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME), organised by Malaysia's...

Timor-Leste president’s visit ushers new era in bilateral ties with Bangladesh
Timor-Leste president’s visit ushers new era in bilateral ties with Bangladesh File Photo DHAKA, Dec 17, 2024 (BSS) - The maiden visit of the President of Timor-Leste Dr. José Manuel Ramos-Horta in Bangladesh ushered in a new era in the bilateral...

Business : International Collaboration Crucial For ASEAN’s Sustainable Energy Future -- Fadillah
KUCHING, June 16 (Bernama) -- International collaboration is vital for ASEAN to realise a sustainable energy future, as this aspiration requires member states to adopt innovative technologies and strengthen power infrastructure, Deputy Prime...

International collaboration crucial for ASEAN’s sustainable energy future – Fadillah
KUCHING: International collaboration is vital for ASEAN to realise a sustainable energy future, as this aspiration requires member states to adopt innovative technologies and strengthen power infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
World Bank approves US$2.1 billion investment to support Indonesia’s growth and clean energy goals
[JAKARTA] The World Bank has approved two major investment packages worth a combined US$2.1 billion to support job creation, economic growth, and the expansion of clean energy access across Indonesia. In a statement on Monday (Jun 16), the World...

Indonesian government promotes phony police reform following protests
In the aftermath of the two-week long protests in Indonesia that began at the end of August, the government of President Prabowo Subianto is pursuing so-called “police reform” and other measures meant to give the impression that it is responding...

Modelling outlines excellent oil production potential of Finder’s Timor-Leste fields
Finder Energy’s dynamic reservoir modelling outlines strong oil flow from its Kuda Tasi and Jahal fields Fields predicted to flow at initial rates ranging from 25,000-40,000 barrels of per day Results expected to support activities to secure a...

World Bank Approves Investments to Boost Indonesia’s Economic Growth and Access to Clean Energy
Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025 – The World Bank approved two significant investments for a total blended finance package of US$2.128 billion to create jobs, boost economic growth and improve clean energy access across Indonesia. These are the...