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Indonesia assists Timor-Leste in aviation carbon reduction plan
Antara
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September 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Ministry of Transportation has assisted the Civil Aviation Authority of Timor-Leste in drafting an action plan to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, strengthening its...
Timor-Leste mission uncovers green economy and sustainable mining opportunities
The National Tribune
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September 11, 2025
Australia’s Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Mr Nicholas Moore AO, addresses a packed house at the Timor-Leste Australia Economic and Business Conference Gala Dinner. Austrade and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade collaborated with the...
'Heightened activity' on Timor-Leste's next offshore project
Upstream
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The selection of a floating production, storage and offloading vessel is at an "advanced stage" for the proposed Kuda-Tasi and Jahal offshore oil development in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste is desperate for new oil and gas investments given it...
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Zim is uniquely qualified for Security Council work
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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September 13, 2025
IN an increasingly fragmented world where geopolitical tensions often dominate international discourse, Zimbabwe’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term represents more than just...
Timor-Leste to host 5th Energy, Mining & Business Forum
The Australian Mining Review
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September 3, 2025
From November 24-26, 2025, Timor-Leste will take centre stage as it hosts the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining & Business Forum — the country’s leading platform for advancing strategic investment and partnerships across its oil and gas, energy,...
Macau's Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) leads delegation to Dili Int’l Trade Expo 2025
The Macau Post Daily
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Macau's Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) recently led an entrepreneur delegation to Timor-Leste for the first Dili International Trade Expo 2025, facilitating eight cooperation projects and nearly 140 business matching sessions,...
ACIAR celebrates 25 years of partnership with Timor-Leste
The National Tribune
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August 29, 2025
ACIAR This year, Australia celebrates 25 years of development cooperation with Timor-Leste. This milestone reflects the enduring partnership between ACIAR and Timor-Leste. Since 2000, ACIAR-supported research projects have played a vital role in...
Estrella kicks off high tech Timor-Leste surveys for manganese, limestone
The West Australian
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August 28, 2025
Estrella Resources has initiated a comprehensive survey program across its Timor-Leste concessions, targeting its highly prospective manganese and limestone deposits in the Lautém Municipality. The program, covering 3,200 hectares, aims to refine...
ASEAN aims to have common voice on climate change
VietnamPlus
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September 3, 2025
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME-18) officially opened on September 2 in Langkawi, Malaysia, with a focus on enhancing regional cooperation to deal with urgent environmental challenges. This event is...
Climate security in Asean and the South Pacific: When regional responses fall short — Phar Kim Beng
Malay Mail
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August 29, 2025
AUGUST 29 — The unrelenting march of climate change is nowhere more palpable than in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Both regions, geographically exposed and institutionally underprepared, face the brunt of intensifying natural disasters....
What can East Timor bring to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?
South China Morning Post
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August 24, 2025
Its membership journey began with the existing member states expressing reservations about its readiness for accession and showing concern about Asean’s readiness to welcome a new member. While East Timor has the second smallest population (behind...
Chinese enterprise initiates major irrigation project in Timor-Leste, boosting agriculture and strengthening bilateral bonds
Global Times
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The Construction of Watuwa/Modobuti Irrigation Scheme, a major agricultural infrastructure undertaking constructed by China Nuclear Industry 22nd Construction Co, Ltd (CNI22) in Timor-Leste Photo: Courtesy of (CNI22) The Belt and Road Initiative...
Estrella strikes rich Timor-Leste manganese and eyes limestone push
The West Australian
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August 15, 2025
Estrella Resources has shifted its Timor-Leste campaign into high gear after trenching unearthed primary manganese with uber-rich visual estimates at its Ira Miri project. The company has sent samples to Jakarta for testing and expects to receive...
What Can Timor-Leste Bring to ASEAN?
Fulcrum
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August 15, 2025
The debut of Timorese respondents in the 2025 State of Southeast Asia survey reveals their sentiments pertaining to a challenging geopolitical landscape and hints at the potential value that the incoming eleventh member can bring to ASEAN....
Amid great-power rivalries, ASEAN is more important than ever
Taipei Times
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September 9, 2025
Since its founding in 1967, ASEAN has cultivated a reputation for trust and dialogue that has made the region synonymous with peace, stability and dynamism. The achievements of the 10 member states — soon to be 11 with Timor-Leste’s (East Timor)...
Fighter jets and helicopter to soar over Colwood's Hatley Castle
Sooke News Mirror
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Royal Canadian Air Force flypast honours Royal Roads Military College class of 1995 reunion Hatley Castle has long stood as a landmark of Colwood’s history, and on Sunday, Sept. 14, the skies above it will carry a sight fitting for its storied...
Malaysia hosts 18th Asean environment meeting in Langkawi this September
The Sun Daily
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August 25, 2025
LANGKAWI: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry will host the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment at the Langkawi International Convention Centre from September 2 to 4. This event under Malaysia’s ASEAN...
Singapore Design Week 2025: Bigger, bolder and abuzz with creative energy
The Straits Times
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September 12, 2025
SINGAPORE – With 60 years done, Singapore is already thinking about 60 more years to go. As the nation celebrates its past achievements with SG60, it is also reaching out to urban planners, designers and residents to not simply ask what comes...
Indonesia shifts 14 carbon projects to Paris Agreement mechanism
Antara
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September 12, 2025
These 14 projects reduce approximately 4.8 million tons of CO2 equivalent,Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Environment Ministry (KLH) is facilitating the transition of 14 carbon emission reduction or carbon offset projects to the schemes and mechanisms...
Why Climate Visa Lottery Schemes Are Not the Answer
Foreign Policy
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In July 2025, an astonishing 8,750 people of Tuvalu’s approximately 9,470 residents registered for a visa to Australia through the Falepili Mobility Pathway, a “climate visa” born out of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union. The treaty grants 280...