With a median age of just 20, Timor-Leste is one of the youngest nations in the world – but creating jobs for its youth remains a major challenge. The country has been urged to look beyond its natural ...

A decision on where to process gas from the Greater Sunrise field is expected by year’s end. The gas field lies about 140km off Timor-Leste’s south coast and 450km northwest of Darwin, Australia.

The Philippines is looking to develop a closer defense partnership with Timor-Leste as the young nation formally becomes part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Defense Secretary ...

The official inauguration of Timor-Leste’s membership in ASEAN has been the main topic in Dili this week and a highlight of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a moment of great joy ...

Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao appeared elated as Asia’s youngest nation became ASEAN’s 11th member, but Church and civil society leaders back home warned of the reform challenges ahead.

"Today history is made. Timor-Leste has been admitted as the 11th member state of ASEAN. For the people of Timor-Leste this is not only a dream realised, but a powerful affirmation of our journey." ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Asia’s youngest nation, Timor Leste, was formally admitted as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Sunday. An emotional Prime Minister Xanana ...

Xanana Gusmão, Timor-Leste’s prime minister, was a leader of the resistance movement during Indonesian occupation and became the nation’s first president. Timor-Leste’s entry into Asean as its 11th ...

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 ASEAN's global ...

KOMPAS.com - ASEAN resmi menyambut anggota barunya, Timor Leste dalam Konferensi Tingkat Tinggi (KTT) ke-47 ASEAN di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Momen bersejarah ini menandai babak baru bagi negara ...

Timor-Leste today officially acceded to Asean as its 11th member, marking a historic milestone for both the nation and the bloc. The accession, the grouping’s first expansion in 26 years, was ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Tears, cheers and applause filled the International Media Centre at the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits as Timor Leste took its place in the Asean family. Describing it as a dream ...