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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...
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...
How Do We Change the Way We Eat?
Columbia News - New York
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On July 16, 1976, as America celebrated its bicentennial year, a dozen farmers gathered at a parking lot at East 59th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan to start a different sort of revolution. They lined up their trucks and unloaded wooden...
South and Southeast Asian countries unite to strengthen health research systems through collaboration
Biospectrum Asia
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August 22, 2025
South and Southeast Asian countries unite to strengthen health research systems through collaboration August 23, 2025 | Saturday | News To ensure that health research could provide direct guidance to policy making The Indian Council of Medical...
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....
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...
Gold Coin Indonesia exports animal feed to Timor Leste
nutriNews
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August 14, 2025
Home » Markets » Gold Coin Indonesia exports animal feed to Timor Leste Back 14 Aug 2025 Gold Coin Indonesia, a subsidiary of the Philippines’ Aboitiz Foods, recently exported swine and poultry feeds to Timor Leste. The feeds are specifically...
Timor-Leste takes on dengue with 8,000 specially bred mosquitoes
Macao News
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August 11, 2025
Faced with a growing number of dengue cases and deaths, Timorese authorities are releasing thousands of mosquitoes bred to slow the spread of disease. On Monday, the Timorese government, with support from the Australian health research Institute...
South, Southeast Asian nations unite to strengthen health research systems through collaboration
The Statesman (India)
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August 23, 2025
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research (DHR), convened representatives from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, for a high-level regional dialogue on...
Inclusive and sustainable: Celebrating 58 years of Asean
Eco-Business
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August 18, 2025
Ambassadors and official representatives from the embassies in the Philippines of the Asean Member States (AMS), Timor-Leste, and dialogue partners of the Asean celebrated the 58th Asean Day with a tree planting activity on 9 August 2025.The...
Living with HIV in Cebu: How treatment, support gave one man a second life
Cebu Daily News
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August 24, 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It took a near-death experience for “Dario” (not his real name) to confront the dangers of untreated HIV finally. He first learned he was HIV-positive in 2010. At the time, he felt nothing unusual. No fever, no weight...
Remote Timor-Leste Dazzles with Natural Wonders and Bright Smiles
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 10, 2025
Golden rice terraces shimmer in Timor-Leste's lush interior valleys, where centuries-old farming traditions continue to shape the landscape. Photo by Edward Placidi From the moment I plunged into the water from our boat at Watawai, one of many...
Malaysia Supports Timor-Leste Becoming a Full Member on ASEAN's 58th anniversary
Tempo.co
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August 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his support for Timor-Leste's full membership in ASEAN. He believes that Timor-Leste's presence will complement ASEAN geographically and strengthen the regional organization. "We...
On ASEAN's 58th Anniversary, Malaysia Voices Support for Timor Leste's Full Membership
Tempo.co
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August 8, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his support for Timor Leste to become a full member of ASEAN. He believes Timor Leste's inclusion will strengthen the regional organization by complementing its geographic...
Timor-Leste a key partner in building a peaceful ASEAN: Minister
Antara
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August 2, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir stated that Timor-Leste is an important partner in building a peaceful, inclusive, and dynamic Southeast Asian region. “Indonesia is therefore committed to remaining...
ICMR To Share Tools With South Asian Countries To Support Health Research Systems
Ommcom News
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August 23, 2025
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will share tools and training to support emerging health research systems in South Asian countries, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday. At the high-level regional...
Discover Timor-Leste — A Pacific Island Gem of Authenticity and Adventure
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 1, 2025
Timor-Leste is a remarkable Pacific destination celebrated for its untouched natural beauty, vibrant culture, and genuine hospitality. As a proud member country of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), Timor-Leste offers travelers a rare blend...
Putting Timor Leste in its place
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 31, 2025
By Sitt Naing ‘Never let facts get in the way of a story.’ This saying appears to be the defining mantra governing Timor Leste’s leadership, recently represented by its Charge d’Affaires in Nay Pyi Taw. Dili, it seems, now affirms a ‘dedication to...
Hume City and Merri-bek Councils Renew Timor-Leste Friendship Agreemen
The National Tribune
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August 1, 2025
Hume City Council and Merri-bek City Council are proud to announce the renewal of a longstanding Friendship Agreement with the Municipality of Aileu in Timor-Leste, reaffirming a shared commitment to international friendship, cultural exchange,...
India News | South and Southeast Asian Nations Unite to Strengthen Health Research Systems Through Collaboration
Latestly
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August 22, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research (DHR) convened representatives from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, and India at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, for a...