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

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

“In the midst of so many problems in the region, in the world ... Timor’s people greater access to education, which ...

The move to admit the 11th Asean member is not a strategic error but must be seen as part of a natural integration on the road towards Asean Vision 2045.

Asia's youngest nation, Timor-Leste, is set to join ASEAN this weekend, realizing a decades-long dream. Timor-Leste was invaded and occupied by neighboring Indonesia in 1975, sparking a resistance ...

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

Former Portuguese colony ends 14-year ASEAN wait ASEAN membership 'a dream realised', PM says Accession a symbolic victory for its independence heroes PM says accession will bring trade, investment ...

Portuguese and Tetum are the country’s official languages, while English and Indonesian are designated as working languages — ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomed East Timor as its newest member Sunday, which its prime minister said was a “dream realized” for the tiny nation.

JAKARTA, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Asia's youngest nation East Timor is set to achieve a decades-long dream when it becomes the 11th member of ASEAN this weekend, which analysts say is a win politically ...