The country’s admission caps off a 14-year journey toward accession, but also presents new challenges for the Southeast Asian ...

The former Portuguese colony, once called East Timor, has come a long way since 2002, when it gained independence from ...

Confirmation of Timor-Leste’s accession comes at the start of Asean’s 47th summit in Kuala Lumpur, which begins on Sunday 26 ...

Leste, the nation has a recent history of colonisation by Portugal and Indonesia, with some US assistance. Where does it ...

Following a period of parliamentary instability in 2020, Timor-Leste looked to chart a steadier political course in 2021. While the country continued to face poverty, malnutrition and unsustainable ...

Timor-Leste is going through turbulent times. On the political front, the old conflict between former prime ministers Mari Alkatiri and Xanana Gusmao continues to generate parliamentary reshufflings, ...

Our accession is a testament to the spirit of our people – a young democracy born from struggle, now embracing a new era of ...

The region’s youngest nation is formally admitted into the bloc after its leaders sign the declaration of accession at the 47th Asean Summit.