Timor-Leste joins ASEAN as 11th member: What this means for the country and the bloc

The nation’s long-awaited membership reflects years of reform, preparation, and commitment to regional cooperation, as it takes its place alongside the ten ASEAN Member States. Timor-Leste has become the newest member of Association of Southeast...

Timor-Leste's Participation Boosts ASEAN's Global Power And Influence - Experts

By Nordiana Barka & Mohd Haidar Ali KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 -- Timor-Leste's official admission as ASEAN's 11th member state has been described as a historic moment that will strengthen the position and influence of the regional bloc on the...

IPACS to realize inclusive future with Pacific nations: Minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Culture Minister Fadli Zon announced that Indonesia will hold the Indonesia-Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 as part of cultural diplomacy efforts to show commitment to realizing an inclusive future with Pacific nations....

The economic impact of unresolved low value commercial disputes

The silent drain on enterprise Every day, numerous business-to-business transactions end in disagreement – on payment, delivery, quality or performance. For large companies, these disputes may be inconvenient. For small- and medium-sized...

As Trump admin pushes Gaza peace plan, history shows UN peacekeeping’s mixed record

Urban warfare expert John Spencer explains why the proposed international force for Gaza must not repeat failures of the past. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, presented a draft...

Minister Zon pushes to disseminate Indonesian's UNESCO language status

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Culture Minister Fadli Zon highlighted the need to disseminate and popularize the status of the Indonesian language as one of the official languages of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...

Timor-Leste joins ASEAN as 11th member; experts say move boosts regional stability and influence

An aerial view of Dili, capital of Timor-Leste Photo: VCG The 47th ASEAN Summit opened in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, with Timor-Leste admitted as the bloc's 11th member - its first expansion since 1999. Chinese experts say the move will enhance...

Timor-Leste PM Gusmão concludes Malaysia visit after historic Asean admission

SEPANG, Oct 29 — Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão departed for home today after a five-day visit to Malaysia, during which his country achieved a historic milestone by being admitted as the 11th member state of Asean. He left from...

Timor Leste wishes to contribute to peace, stability, prosperity in ASEAN: Ambassador

Hanoi (VNA) – Following its official admission as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia on October 26, Timor Leste marked a historic milestone with the signing of the Declaration...

Dream or mirage? East Timor starts life in ASEAN as trade clouds gather

ASEAN leaders welcome East Timor's accession to the group in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 26, some 14 years after the nation of 1.4 million people submitted its application, aiming to use membership to open up trading opportunities. © Malaysian National...

Timor-Leste wants to help achieve ceasefire in Myanmar; Nine killed and 16,000 displaced in Sagaing Region

Timor-Leste wants to help achieve ceasefire in Myanmar The Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta said on Monday that he would be willing to intercede personally to try and break the impasse in Burma’s crisis since the 2021 military coup – one day...

Expand cash aid to more seniors, says World Bank

Only about 4% of those over 60 receive RM600 a month in cash aid under the government’s Bantuan Warga Emas scheme. PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is far behind its neighbours in giving cash assistance to older people, the World Bank said, suggesting that...

The Malaysian prosecutor who helped Timor-Leste find justice — and a future

Voice of conscience: Malaysian international lawyer Shyamala Alagendra, whose pursuit of justice has taken her from the ruins of Timor-Leste to courtrooms worldwide. (Shyamala Alagendra pic) PETALING JAYA: A quiet circle has closed for Shyamala...

Cabos de Timor-Leste, E.P. and Telin Sign MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Collaboration on Digital Infrastructure Development

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabos de Timor-Leste, E.P. (CTL) and PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in advancing digital...

Timor-Leste’s Entry Into ASEAN Marks Historic Milestone - PM Anwar

By Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the admission of Timor-Leste as ASEAN’s 11th member as a historic and deeply meaningful milestone for the people of the young nation. He said...

‘We come to learn, not to demand’: Timor-Leste joining Asean not about economic gain, but about belonging and recognition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has described his country’s entry into Asean as a milestone rooted not in the pursuit of material gain, but in the shared identity and collective strength of the region....

Timor-Leste seeks trade & investment expansion following ASEAN accession

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - ASEAN’s newest member, Timor-Leste, is keen to attract foreign investments from Southeast Asia in key sectors such as infrastructure, tourism, digital technology, petroleum and education. In a press brief at the 47th ASEAN...

East Timor’s Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The president of East Timor told The Associated Press on Monday that he would be willing to intercede personally to try and break the impasse in the region’s most challenging problem — Myanmar’s raging civil war, one...

Timor-Leste Hopes To Expand Trade, Economy Through Participation In 26th AECC Meeting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is seeking to expand the country’s trade and economy through its participation in the 26th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) Meeting today, said Deputy Prime...

Timor-Leste: 11th member of ASEAN

SINGAPORE, 28 October 2025: The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste officially acceded to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday, 26 October, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s journey of independence and regional...