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NTT, Timor-Leste plan team to intensify economic ties
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Kupang (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province and Timor-Leste have discussed the plan to form a technical team to advance economic cooperation and support development for their communities. NTT Governor Melki...
Asean reaffirms support for Myanmar peace efforts, Timor-Leste's bloc membership
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their support for Myanmar's efforts to restore peace and stability in its Rakhine state, while underscoring the importance of safe and voluntary repatriation of displaced persons. In a joint...
Foreign ministers back Timor-Leste entry, push for stronger trade and energy links at Asean meet
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR – Asean foreign ministers reaffirmed plans to admit Timor-Leste as the grouping’s 11th member, and pledged to deepen regional economic integration and energy cooperation at talks in Kuala Lumpur on July 9. During the 58th Asean...
FM Sugiono calls for stronger ASEAN-China economic ties
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono has underscored the importance of strengthening the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to address global geopolitical challenges. The minister delivered this statement during the...
General : Canada Views FTA With ASEAN As Key To Inclusive, Robust Economic Growth
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
By Muhammad Faiz Baharin KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Canada is optimistic that ongoing negotiations for an ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock substantial economic opportunities for both regions, while advancing inclusive...
Timor-Leste: People optimistic about future, concerned about low wages
Macau Business
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July 7, 2025
Most Timorese feel optimistic about the future of Timor-Leste, but are concerned about low incomes, inadequate infrastructure, and limited job opportunities, according to an inquiry conducted by The Asia Foundation. The “Tatoli Inquiry”, which in...
Business : US Reciprocal Tariffs Open Door To Stronger Intra-ASEAN Trade -- Lazaro
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
By Zufazlin Baharuddin KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The imposition of the new reciprocal United States tariff could present a greater opportunity to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade, said Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P....
Business : ASEAN Foreign, Economy Ministries Must Work Together To Boost Regional Trade – Mohamad
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy must work closely together to enhance regional trade and investment, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said a joint forum...
Timor-Leste keen to learn from Cambodia’s SEZ success
Khmer Times
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July 6, 2025
A delegation from Timor-Leste is visiting the Kingdom to learn more from the country’s successful Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The delegation is being headed by Elias De Jesus Fatima, Chairman of the Coordination, Partnership and Reform Office...
ASEAN ministers push economic integration amid rising protectionism
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE: The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) emphasised strengthening economic integration and expanding external partnerships amid rising global protectionism. Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan underscored energy...
RAEOA and CMC Ignite a New Chapter: Oecusse to Lead Timor-Leste’s Modernization
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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OECUSSE, Timor-Leste--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 7, 2025-- This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250706927600/en/ CMC's Support Centre in Oecusse, Timor-Leste. In a landmark display...
Researcher discovers rare ocean phenomenon serving as unlikely ally to reefs: 'Could offer a blueprint'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 7, 2025
"Fundamental to understanding how to sustain reefs in the future." by Alyssa OchsJuly 7, 2025 A Queensland University of Technology researcher in Australia discovered an ocean phenomenon that could save coral reefs despite the changing climate,...
Anwar: Align Asean’s foreign, economic policies to weather rising global tensions
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Asean needs to ensure even closer alignment between its foreign and economic policy tracks to strengthen regional cohesion amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, said Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim....
Malaysia’s Anwar calls for closer alignment of ASEAN foreign, economic policies
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN needs to ensure even closer alignment between its foreign and economic policy tracks to strengthen regional cohesion amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, said Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said...
General : Malaysia's Anwar Calls For Closer Alignment Of ASEAN Foreign, Economic Policies
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to ensure even closer alignment between its foreign and economic policy tracks to strengthen regional cohesion amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, said Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
Business : Oecusse To Spearhead Timor-Leste’s Modernisation In Bold CMC-RAEOA Initiative
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- In a major public-private partnership, Core Management Corporation (CMC) and the Special Administrative Region of Oecusse-Ambeno (RAEOA) have announced the launch of the Oecusse Digital Centre (ODC) Smart Hub, a...
Timor-Leste joins rapidly growing market of fake registries taking in sanctioned tonnage
Lloyd's List
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TIMOR-LESTE has become the target location of the latest fake flag operation registering sanctioned ships via an entirely fraudulent shipping registry. Lloyd’s List has tracked at least eight ships that have started using the fake Timor-Leste flag...
Malaysian-owned Zchwantech Titan showcases national DI platform to Timor-Leste government
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian-owned technology firm, Zchwantech Titan Lda, has successfully conducted a high-level technology showcase for the Government of Timor-Leste, presenting its flagship National Digital Identity platform as part of the country’s...
Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership to boost regional reach and partnerships
The Sun Daily
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July 2, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: After 26 years, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to welcome its first new member since 1999 as Timor-Leste nears full accession. This milestone carries significant implications for both the nation and the...
Can Myanmar’s junta really stop Timor-Leste’s admission to Asean? — Khoo Ying Hooi
Malay Mail
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July 3, 2025
JULY 3 — The recent controversy surrounding Myanmar’s reported opposition to Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean has brought renewed attention to the fragilities of the regional organisation and, more specifically, to the evolving role of Myanmar’s...