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Over 2,000 Media Personnel Expected At 47th ASEAN Summit In Kuala Lumpur
By Linda Khoo KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) are expected to draw a large turnout of media personnel, reflecting strong regional and international...

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...

SPE Timor-Leste Section Launched
Timor-Leste’s professional petroleum, gas, and energy community marked a pivotal day in its evolution on 7 November 2024 with the official launch of the SPE Timor-Leste Sectionby H.E. Francisco da Costa Monteiro, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral...

Agroforestry policy dialogue in Timor-Leste
A policy dialogue on agroforestry-based forest landscape restoration was held in Dili, Timor-Leste’s capital, on 5 November 2024. The event was organized under the Development of Agroforestry Models for Promotion of Reforestation in the Different...

Ambassador to Angola is diplomat of the year for the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
"The choice is essentially to support the internationalization of Portuguese companies and promote Portugal's image," the president of CCIP, Nuno Magalhães, told Lusa, highlighting that the choice of the head of Portuguese diplomacy in Angola "is...

Cambodia pull out narrow win over Timor-Leste to set up Thai must-win
Forward Sor Rotana competes for the ball with East-Timor players during Tuesday night's match. FFC The Cambodian national football team secured a hard-fought victory over Timor-Leste in the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024, winning 2-1 last...
Development concept takes shape for offshore field in Timor-Leste
A development plan for an offshore gas field in Timor-Leste that would route through the Bayu-Undan offshore platform is being evaluated with potential first production in 2028. The concept being studied for the Chuditch gas project involves...

Chief adviser, Timor-Leste president express optimism for stronger partnership
The maiden visit of Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta to Bangladesh "ushered in a new era" in the bilateral relations between the two countries, said a joint communiqué today. Both the leaders—Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Timor-Leste...
Papua New Guinea’s rainforest under major threat says new report
KUALA LUMPUR – Millions of hectares of virgin rainforest in Papua New Guinea are under threat due to a contentious permit scheme, environmental groups warned on Oct 14. A new 56-page report by Malaysian-based forestry watchdog RimbaWatch, the...

Bangladesh poised to boost garment industry ties with Timor-Leste
Image Courtesy: https://www.dhakatribune.com In a significant meeting, Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, discussed the potential for enhanced bilateral trade and investment with Kutubuddin...

Sunda Energy, Timor-Leste Gov Plan Accelerated Chuditch Gas Development
Sunda Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Timor-Leste government and state-owned companies, setting out the framework for joint evaluation of a development concept for gas resources on the Chuditch PSC, including pipeline...

UK firm makes a move to secure rig for gas drilling ops offshore Timor-Leste
UK-based and AIM-listed Sunda Energy, former Baron Oil, has set the wheels in motion to ensure its drilling plans for an appraisal well at a gas field off the coast of Timor-Leste can move forward by reaching a non-binding letter of intent (LOI)...

Incorporate A Company In Timor-Leste In 2025
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, is a small Southeast Asian nation located on the eastern half of Timor Island. It shares land borders with Indonesia and is surrounded by the Timor Sea, which connects it to Australia. As one of the world’s...
World : Timor-Leste's Full ASEAN Membership Can Boost Trade, Diplomatic Engagements: Analyst
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong support for Timor-Leste to be a full member of ASEAN is crucial and its potential accession during Malaysia’s chairmanship next year would represent a historic moment for the region, said Assoc...

MSMEs can boost Timor-Leste growth, drive diversification
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can help boost Timor-Leste's growth and diversify its petroleum-dependent economy, experts said at a webinar on Dec 5. However, entrepreneurship can only flourish in the island nation if there is...

New research to introduce on-farm labour innovations kicks off in Timor-Leste
ACIAR A new ACIAR-funded project is supporting Timor-Leste to achieve greater food security for its people by increasing on-farm labour productivity. The 4-year project seeks to explore innovative practices that either enhance crop yield with the...

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Check Out Complete List Of Winners From Henry Dunant In 1901 To Maria Corina Machado In 2025
Venezuelan engineer and former deputy of the National Assembly, Maria Corina Machado, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 for working towards democratic rights for her country's citizens. Machado, who has earned the moniker of the...

PM Anwar hosts luncheon for Timor Leste’s Xanana Gusmão, shares lighthearted ‘Dia Datang’ moment
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of his visiting counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao of Timor Leste. Xanana Gusmão, who is on his first official visit to Malaysia, arrived at...

PM Anwar welcomes Timor-Leste PM at Perdana Putra
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 — Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was given an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Building, here today. Xanana Gusmao, who arrived yesterday for his...

84 outcome documents expected from 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 84 outcome documents are expected from the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said this reflects Malaysia’s commitment as ASEAN Chair to strengthen the regional community’s...