Student protests win: East Timor axes lifetime pensions, cancels SUV plan for officials

DILI, Sept 26 — East Timor voted on Friday to scrap the lifetime pension law for MPs and public officials, following student-led demonstrations against lavish perks in one of South-east Asia’s poorest countries. Former MPs and some public...

CARAT Timor-Leste 2025 Concludes

DILI, Timor-Leste (Sept. 26, 2025) – The U.S. Navy and Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL), also known as Falintil-Forças de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), concluded CARAT Timor-Leste 2025, Sept. 26, after a weeklong exchange of expertise,...

ASEAN Economic Ministers Affirm Support For Timor-Leste Full Membership

By Karina Imran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers have collectively reaffirmed their support for Timor-Leste’s full membership in the regional bloc, paving the way for...

ASEAN Summit, China's Fourth Plenum, Japan's PM vote

Welcome to Your Week in Asia. ASEAN leaders will soon gather in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the myriad challenges facing the bloc, not least the impact of U.S. tariffs. Adding a twist to proceedings, the source of those -- U.S. President Donald Trump...

Cuadrat sees promise as Team PH close in on AFC Asian Cup dream

For national coach Carles Cuadrat, the Philippines’ 3-1 triumph over Timor-Leste was more than just another win. It was proof that months of patient work, scouting, and building chemistry among players from across the globe are finally paying off....

Young Asians struggle to find good jobs: bank

Young people across Asia are struggling to find good jobs, with many stuck in low-productivity work that the World Bank said could strain social stability as frustrations fuel a global wave of youth-led protests. The bank highlighted a persistent...

Nigeria completes deportation of 192 Foreigners Convicted for Cyber-terrorism, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has deported the remaining 51 foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for various...

Anwar’s Timor-Leste visit boosts ASEAN bid and bilateral ties

DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day official visit to Timor-Leste has reaffirmed Malaysia’s strong support for the country’s ASEAN membership ambitions. The visit concluded with significant advancements in bilateral cooperation...

Malaysia’s Anwar Winds up Visit to Timor-Leste as ASEAN Membership Looms

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday wound up a two-day visit to Timor-Leste, a month ahead of the nation’s long-awaited accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Speaking at a joint press conference at the end...

Asia’s youth struggling to find good jobs, World Bank warns

BANGKOK – Young people across Asia are struggling to find good jobs, with many stuck in low-productivity work that the World Bank warns could strain social stability as frustrations fuel a global wave of youth-led protests. The bank highlighted a...

Kupang selected as legal metrology training hub for Timor-Leste

Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Trade Ministry has designated the city of Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara as a training center for legal metrology for officials from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, officials said. “Kupang is in...

FDR farm-in for Timor Leste project

Your standout small cap resources stocks for Thursday, September 25, 2025 Finder Energy will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste A strongly supported placement has raised $9.65 million for the US...

Resources Top 5: Finder unlocks pathway to production in nation-building Timor-Leste oil project

Finder will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste. Pic: Getty Images Finder Energy will remain in the driver’s seat with 66% and operatorship of the KTJ project in Timor-Leste A strongly supported...

A Seat At The Table: Timor Leste’s ASEAN Accession

By Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood at the Presidential Palace in Dili yesterday afternoon, he was not just Malaysia’s head of government delivering a lecture and receiving...

Malaysia a regional leader in workforce transformation, says HRD Corp chief

HRD Corp CE Syed Alwi Mohamed Sultan said Asean countries are adopting Malaysia’s models, such as the National Training Week. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has emerged as a regional leader in workforce transformation, with programmes by the Human...

Asia’s youth struggle to find good jobs, World Bank warns

The bank highlights a persistent gap between younger and more experienced workers across several Asian economies [SINGAPORE] Young people across Asia are struggling to find good jobs, with many stuck in low-productivity work that the World Bank...

192 foreigners convicted of cybercrime deported

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism,...

Anwar says his two-day visit to Timor-Leste well received, a recognition for Malaysia

DILI (Timor-Leste): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says his two-day official visit to Timor-Leste, was very well received at the highest level, describing it as a recognition of Malaysia and its people. Speaking to Bernama and RTM at the...

Malaysia, Timor-Leste Vow To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation, Diversify Economic Ties

By V.Sankara DILI, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Timor-Leste counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation while boosting and diversifying...

Anwar credits Dr Mahathir for Malaysia’s consistent support of Timor-Leste’s Asean bid

DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed gratitude to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for Malaysia’s consistent support of Timor-Leste’s journey towards Asean membership. Speaking in his...