To her, Timor-Leste’s membership in the grouping means opportunity: skills, networks and motivation to move forward. “If we want to compete with others in the region, we have to improve ourselves.

To her, Timor-Leste’s membership in the grouping means opportunity: skills, networks and motivation to move forward. “If we want to compete with others in the region, we have to improve ourselves.

Jakarta cannot wait passively for Timor-Leste and PNG to “catch up”, but must proactively shepherd these nations into ASEAN’s institutional, political and economic architecture instead.

Timor-Leste will become Asean’s 11th member state, with full membership to be granted at the next regional meeting in Kuala Lumpur later in 2025.

FINALLY, after two years, Timor-Leste kicked out Negros Oriental ex-congressman Arnolfo Teves. This marks the end of Teves' rollercoaster stay in this tiny nation of 1.4 million people: a warm welcome ...

The government of Timor-Leste on Wednesday announced that it will deport expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. back to the country.

Timor-Leste will deport former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. as he has been in the country without a valid visa and legal autorization to stay, the government of the southeast Asian nation ...

MANILA, Philippines – Former lawmaker Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. has been rearrested from his home in Timor-Leste, and his host country said he would be deported back the Philippines. “The ...

For those unfamiliar with this remarkable nation, Timor-Leste represents an inspiring story of resilience, a unique cultural heritage, and a strengthening relationship with Thailand. Located in ...

The Court of Appeals  of Timor-Leste has rejected the Philippine government’s request to extradite expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., after previously deciding in its favor twice.

A high-stakes legal battle spanning nearly a decade sees Australian energy company Lighthouse Corporation suing Timor-Leste for $523 million, while the nation hits back with explosive fraud ...

Timor-Leste has again granted the request of the Philippine government to extradite former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. back to the country, the Department of Justice (DOJ) ...