Demonstrations shake Timor-Leste now

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Timor-Leste’s capital, Dili, on Tuesday (September 16) over a government plan to provide luxury cars to members of parliament. The demonstrations forced the government to cancel the scheme, but...

China-Portuguese cultural week expands to Beijing and Zhongshan

Marking its 17th edition, the annual Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking countries will take place from September 26 to November 18 across multiple cities. For the first time, this year’s event will extend beyond Macau, with...

Timor-Leste Drops Plan To Buy SUVs For MPs After Public Uproar

- Timor-Leste’s parliament has scrapped a plan to buy 65 SUVs for MPs after mass protests. - Demonstrations in the capital turned tense, with clashes and government vehicles set on fire. - Lawmakers admitted the plan was not in the public...

The digital generation rising: Gen Z and activism in Timor-Leste

For three consecutive days, the streets of Dili have been filled with chants, banners, and defiant voices. Thousands of young people, led largely by Timor-Leste’s Generation Z, are protesting against the National Parliament’s controversial...

Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests

Timor-Leste has scrapped a plan to give its lawmakers free cars after thousands of people took to the streets to protest against it. On Tuesday, demonstrators burned tyres and set a government vehicle alight, while police responded with tear gas -...

17th China-PSCs Cultural Week to include Beijing, Zhongshan first time

The 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs) is slated to run from September 26 through November 18, featuring art groups, artisans, and chefs from the Chinese mainland and nine PSCs, with programmes to be staged not...

Timor-Leste Prepares for a Better Future Through Peace Education for Youth

KPL Timor-Leste is preparing for a better future by promoting the values of peace among its youth through peace education. Recent initiatives and programs in this field, along with their significance, have drawn increasing public attention. With...

NA Chairman meets with leaders of Cambodia, Timor-Leste on AIPA-46 sidelines

KUALA LUMPUR — National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn held bilateral meetings with Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary and Timor-Leste National Parliament Speaker Maria Fernanda Lay in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday on the sidelines...

Timor-Leste wants to learn from Việt Nam

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged strengthening political trust between Việt Nam and Timor-Leste through all-level exchanges, and expanding all-around cooperation, during a reception for Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of...

East Timor’s SUV scandal sparks student-led protests and political fallout

For the second day in a row, East Timor’s capital, Dili, became the epicenter of anger and unrest as police clashed with demonstrators on September 16 over a controversial government plan to buy luxury SUVs for lawmakers in one of Southeast Asia’s...

Việt Nam, Timor-Leste agree to deepen bilateral ties

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam will continue to actively support Timor-Leste in effectively participating in and actively contributing to the ASEAN Community, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung affirmed on Tuesday. During his talks with...

'Stop thieves': Timor-Leste protesters vow to keep rallying over MP car plan

Protesters in Timor-Leste have vowed to continue rallying until a plan to buy new cars for MPs is overturned, as demonstrators clashed with police on the streets of the nation's capital. Timor-Leste's prime minister called on protesters to resist...

East Timor Police Clash with Protesters over Plan to Buy Vehicles for MPs

Demonstrators in the capital Dili burned tires, a government vehicle near the parliament building and hurled rocks toward the officers, who responded with tear gas, AFP reported. The over 2,000 protesters — mostly university students from the...

PM calls for stronger multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam, Timor-Leste

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged strengthening political trust between Vietnam and Timor-Leste through all-level exchanges, and expanding all-around cooperation, during a reception for Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation...

Vietnam, Timor-Leste agree to deepen bilateral ties

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will continue to actively support Timor-Leste in effectively participating in and actively contributing to the ASEAN Community, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed on September 16. During his talks with...

Timor-Leste police fire tear gas on second day of car purchase protests

DILI, Timor-Leste – Timor-Leste police fired tear gas on Sept 16 at protesters railing for the second day against a plan to buy new official cars for lawmakers, which became the latest flashpoint in one of the poorest nations in South-east Asia....

E. Timor police clash with protesters over plan to buy vehicles for MPs

East Timor police on Tuesday clashed for a second day with protesters angry over a plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers in one of southeast Asia's poorest nations, whose leader issued a rebuke over the violence. Demonstrators in the capital Dili burned...

HEX names Frances Goh as Entrepreneur in Residence as it expands programs for women founders

Goh’s first big task will be co-leading a fully funded program connecting 30 women founders from ASEAN, Australia and Timor-Leste to mentorship, networks and real-world growth opportunities. L-R: HEX's new Entrepreneur in Residence Frances Goh...

General : Bernama On Eight-day Mission To Timor-Leste As Country Nears ASEAN Entry

From V.Sankara DILI, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) today began its eight-day coverage mission to Timor-Leste as the official media and coordinator of the International Media Centre for ASEAN Summit coverage. The...

Bernama On Eight-day Mission To Timor-Leste As Country Nears Asean Entry

From V.Sankara DILI, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) today began its eight-day coverage mission to Timor-Leste as the official media and coordinator of the International Media Centre for ASEAN Summit coverage. The...