Press Releases

WTO members examine LDC trade interests, trade and development priorities

LDC trade interests At the meeting of the WTO Sub-Committee on LDCs on 16 June, members considered several LDC related proposals, including those on LDC graduation, LDC accessions and the future of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). They...

Timor-Leste kicks off negotiations to join Government Procurement Agreement

Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao of Timor-Leste stated to the Committee: "Joining the Government Procurement Agreement is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen good governance, align with international standards and support our...

Tammy Kassiou secures another major global business award for her work in Timor-Leste

Tammy Kassiou wins global acclaim for the GEM Institute, transforming education, skills and opportunity in Timor-Leste. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tammy Kassiou, founder and chair of the GEM Foundation, has once...

Francisco Kalbuady Lay Presents Economic and Environmental Priorities in the Seventh Edition of “Página do Governo” – This Friday at 8 p.m. on RTTL

Wed. 18 of June of 2025, 15:45h The Vice Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs and Minister of Tourism and Environment, Francisco Kalbuady Lay, will participate this Friday, June 20th, 2025, in the seventh edition of the...

Timor-Leste Makes Waves with Southeast Asia’s First-Ever Government-Led Ocean Parade

Wed. 11 of June of 2025, 16:27h The Ninth Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste proudly hosted a first-ever government-led “Dili Ocean Parade,” marking a historic milestone for the Southeast Asia region. This vibrant celebration was one the...

Government Congratulates Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão on his 79th Birthday and Honours His Leadership in Serving the Country

Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. June 20th, 2025 Press Release Government...

Timor-Leste Strengthens Economic Relations at Meeting with ASEAN, Gulf and Chinese Countries

Timor-Leste Welcomes ASEAN Decision to Admit Timor-Leste as 11th Member

Wed. 28 of May of 2025, 12:18h The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste warmly welcomes the ASEAN Chair’s Statement issued at the 46th ASEAN Summit, held on 26–27 May in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, affirming the collective decision of...

World Ocean Day 2025 Marked in Timor-Leste with Week-long Program

Fri. 30 of May of 2025, 17:29h The Government of Timor-Leste will observe World Ocean Day 2025, with a week-long program of activities running from 1 to 8 June in the capital Dili and across five municipalities – Aileu, Ainaro, Lautem, Manufahi...

Timor-Leste to Participate in the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

Fri. 23 of May of 2025, 15:59h Timor-Leste will participate as an observer in the 46th ASEAN Summit, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 23 to 27 May 2025. The summit will also feature the 2nd ASEAN–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and...

Timor-Leste Creates Company with Public and Private Participation to Develop Gas Pipeline between Bayu Undan and Natarbora

Tue. 13 of May of 2025, 11:21h The English version is currently being updated. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and TIMOR GAP, E.P. have signed a cooperation agreement with StreamTec Solution AG, a Swiss-based company, for the...

Timor-Leste Attends ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting and Reiterates Readiness to Contribute to the Three Pillars of the Organisation

Wed. 30 of April of 2025, 15:59h A government delegation, led by Milena Rangel, Vice-Minister for ASEAN Affairs and Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) Leader for Timor-Leste, participated in the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting and related sessions...

BIO-key and Runlevel Secure First Major IAM Deployment with a National Bank in Mozambique; Extends Growing List of Banking Customers

LISBON, Portugal and HOLMDEL, N.J., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), a global leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions featuring Identity-Bound Biometrics (IBB), today announced a...

Timor-Leste to Host International Conference on the Law of the Sea and Maritime Dispute Settlement from 15-16 May 2025

Wed. 16 of April of 2025, 16:29h The Land and Maritime Boundary Office (LMBO) of Timor-Leste, will host the second Dili International Conference on the Law of the Sea. This conference will be held from 15-16 May 2025 at the JL World Hotel in Dili,...

Right of reply to the article “Financial scandal causes constitutional crisis, Xanana Gusmão's Government accused of wanting to control the judiciary” – published by the newspaper Expresso on May 13th, 2025

Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. May 14th, 2025 Right of reply Right of...

Vorakai Lda launches world-class high-speed Starlink internet services in Timor-Leste

Vorakai Lda launches Starlink in Timor-Leste delivering fast, reliable internet to businesses, government and remote communities. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark move set to redefine digital connectivity...

Timor-Leste Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality at the 69th Session of the CSW

Thu. 13 of March of 2025, 09:48h On the first day of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), held on March 10th, 2025, the Secretary of State for Equality, Elvina Sousa Carvalho, took part in the High-Level Interactive...

Recording of the Ninth Episode of the “Página do Governo” (Government Page) Program with the Minister of Trade and Industry

Mon. 05 of May of 2025, 12:17h The Minister of Trade and Industry, Filipus Nino Pereira, took part this morning, May 5th, 2025, in the recording of the ninth episode of the “Página do Governo” program, which will soon be broadcast on Radio and...

Timor-Leste Strengthens Diplomatic and Economic Ties at 2nd ASEAN Future Forum

Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, 17 June 2025

The following foreign Heads of Mission presented their credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today: (a) The Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria His Excellency Abdelouahab Osmane...