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New opportunities for Singapore businesses as Timor-Leste diversifies economy: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao at the Government Palace in Dili during his official visit to Timor-Leste on Jul 3.

Singapore to open select sectors to Timor-Leste workers; step up healthcare, Asean cooperation

Timor-Leste is known as the "Land of the Sleeping Crocodile" due to the island's shape.
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Timor-Leste: Land of the sleeping crocodile awakens to Asean’s promise

East Timor faces challenges in infrastructure development and human resource capacity, seen as critical for effective participation in Asean’s economic community.

East Timor could join Asean bloc by October: minister

Ramos-Horta has previously suggested East Timor could bring in new partners like China if the deal is not made on their terms, raising concerns in Australia about growing Chinese power and influence in the pacific region.

East Timor talked with Sinopec, other Chinese firms over stalled multi-billion gas project

Around 600,000 people were in attendance at the mass as it got underway, the Vatican said in a statement, citing local authorities. Firefighters sprayed devotees with water to cool them down.

Pope hosts East Timor mass for more than half a million faithful

Pope Francis is welcomed upon his arrival at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, during his apostolic visit to Asia, in Dili, East Timor on Sep 9, 2024.

Pope lands in Catholic-majority East Timor to rock star welcome

East Timor presidential candidate Jose Ramos Horta shows his inked finger after casting his ballot during the second round of East Timor's presidential election in Dili, East Timor, April 19, 2022.

East Timor's Ramos-Horta takes commanding lead in presidential vote

The half-island nation will be granted observer status at high-level Asean meetings, the bloc said after regional leaders met in Phnom Penh to discuss the issue.

Asean agrees in principle to admit Timor-Leste as 11th member

Quake of magnitude 7.5 shakes East Timor, Indonesia; no tsunami feared

Quake of magnitude 7.5 shakes East Timor, Indonesia; no tsunami feared