Thailand will support Timor-Leste joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as its 11th member despite reported opposition from Myanmar, officials said yesterday.Bolbongse Vangphaen, ...

The junta’s pariah status undermines its capacity to influence major decisions within the bloc, says Ramos-Horta ...

Washington, DC – July 2, 2025: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Yan Carrière-Swallow visited Dili during June 19-July 2 to conduct discussions for the 2025 Article IV ...

The regime accused Timor Leste of violating ASEAN’s non-interference principle by supporting anti-junta forces.

The ideal of inclusion meets the reality of institutional adjustment.

Timor-Leste's Vice-Minister for Asean Affairs Milena Rangel reflected on the country's long road to get to where it is today. "We are coming from a country that was completely destroyed.

Timor-Leste’s long-awaited accession to ASEAN reflects Southeast Asia’s recognition of the potential in its developmental trajectory.

KUALA LUMPUR – Timor-Leste will become Asean’s 11th member state, with full membership to be granted at the next regional meeting in Kuala Lumpur later in 2025. Announcing this at a press ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste's wait to be included in Asean will be over in five months, when they will be granted full membership at the next regional meeting, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste will become a full member of Asean by the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in October, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Timor-Leste is rejoicing after taking one step closer to joining the Southeast Asian regional bloc, after a unanimous declaration of support by member states at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Philippine-Timor Leste ties The Philippines has supported Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership through official documents since 2002, with former President Benigno Aquino III pledging support in 2013.