east timor

Timor-Leste’s Ramos-Horta tells foreign firms to be adventurous as its economy opens up

2026-07-23T08:00:00.000Z
PM Lawrence Wong, speaking with members of the Singapore media on Friday as he wrapped up his two-day visit to Timor-Leste, says cooperation between the two sides is “stronger than ever”.

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

2026-07-03T09:00:00.000Z
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

2026-07-03T03:49:11.000Z
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

2025-10-17T07:00:00.000Z
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

2025-05-25T13:01:28.000Z
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

2024-10-09T07:42:36.000Z
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

2024-09-10T09:00:31.000Z
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

2024-09-09T07:59:39.000Z
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

2022-04-20T12:10:48.000Z