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General : Australia’s 2040 Strategy Aims To Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties With Southeast Asia - Penny Wong
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
By Muhammad Faiz Baharin KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 lies at the core of its renewed commitment to strengthening two-way trade and investment with the Southeast Asia region, which is...
Timor-Leste Moving Forward On ASEAN Path Despite Hurdles - PM Anwar
Bernama
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June 19, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday said ASEAN remains committed to supporting Timor-Leste’s full membership in the regional grouping, while acknowledging that the process of meeting key...
Year-end summits draw global interest
The Malaysian Star
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: World leaders have expressed interest to participate in the Asean summits to be hosted by Malaysia in October, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this was relayed by his counterparts during his week-long tour that...
Estrella strikes near-surface manganese paydirt in Timor-Leste
The West Australian
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June 23, 2025
ASX-listed Estrella Resources has wasted little time making its mark in Timor-Leste, after the company revealed a high-impact 7.76-metre manganese oxide hit from just 30 centimetres below surface at its Ira Miri project in the country’s northwest....
PREVIEW: Paspaley Pearl welcomes TW among first guests in East Timor
Travel Weekly
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June 22, 2025
The much-anticipated 50-metre, 30-passenger, 21-crew luxe Paspaley Pearl motor yacht has debuted to media in East Timor with Travel Weekly among the first guests onboard. Greeted by a Timorese cultural performance, the Paspaley family’s Paspaley...
The SRL may be the future but now’s needs come first
The Age
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July 1, 2025
Cycle of construction Dictatorial powers exercised by the state government on planning approvals, referred to as the “Development Facilitation Program” reveal symptoms of the government’s extreme budgetary stress from long-term structural deficits...
Chettri targets better first-half performances
Navhind Times
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June 30, 2025
New Delhi: With dominant back-to-back wins, India and Thailand have surged ahead in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, setting up what could be a virtual play-off between the two sides on July 5. After Matchday 3, both teams are...
‘Genocide’: Bombshell finding as first Australian truth-telling commission releases report on treatment of Indigenous Australians
PerthNow
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July 1, 2025
Crimes against humanity and a genocide were committed against Indigenous Australians in Victoria, a landmark report by Australia’s first formal truth-telling commission has found. The landmark Yoorrook for Justice report into Victoria’s Child...
Timor-Leste: President on trip to Malaysia, Monaco
Macau Business
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June 17, 2025
The President of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta, began a private visit to Malaysia on Tuesday, from where he will travel to Monaco for a working visit to promote regional cooperation and strengthen international partnerships. “Malaysia has been a...
Sports News | Target Isn't Just Asian Cup, but Also World Cup: Midfielder Sangita Basfore
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
Chiang Mai [Thailand], June 27 (ANI): For the Blue Tigresses, the AFC Women's Asian Cup isn't only about competing against the continent's elite, but also a pathway to the FIFA Women's World Cup, according to the official website of the AIFF. "Our...
IAF lost aircraft due to ‘constraint by political leadership’: defence attache
The Indian Express
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July 1, 2025
A senior Indian military officer acknowledged last month that the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost “some aircraft” during Operation Sindoor because of the “constraint” laid down by the Indian political leadership not to attack the Pakistani military...
58th AMM opens in KL with focus on ASEAN unity and global relevance
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) kicked off in Kuala Lumpur, marking the start of Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN Chair for 2025. The event began with a courtesy call by ASEAN foreign ministers on Prime Minister Datuk...
“Admit it, and move on”: Rex Patrick on Australia’s East Timor spying
Michael West Media
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June 21, 2025
It’s 21 years since the Howard Government spied on Timor-Leste’s sea boundary negotiation team, but the National Archives is refusing to even say whether they hold documents relating to the spying. Rex Patrick puts to bed any doubts about the fact...
Crispin Chettri targets improved first-half performances as race to AFC Women’s Asian Cup heats up
The News Mill
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July 1, 2025
Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers has almost turned into a two-horse race after Matchday 3 as India and Thailand are level on six points, with the Blue Tigresses currently leading the table on goal difference, as per the...
Soccer strengthening cultural ties as Top End hosts Timor-Leste
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 17, 2025
Darwin has hosted its first Asian Cup qualifier match, in which Australia's northernmost neighbour, Timor-Leste, clinched a narrow victory over the Maldives. It marked the first time a match part of a major continental competition has been played...
Ramos-Horta: Timor Leste ready to contribute to regional stability; full faith on Asean leaders to find ways for lasting peace
The Malaysian Star
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta stated that the country is dedicated to playing a positive role in promoting peace and stability in the region. Ramos-Horta stated that Timor-Leste aspires to remain peaceful,...
Explainer: How Does Australia’s World-First Climate Visa for Tuvalu Citizens Work?
Earth.Org
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June 30, 2025
In the face of the “existential threat posed by climate change,” the new visa offers Tuvalu citizens a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. Since mid-June, more than a third of Tuvalu’s population has registered for an online ballot to...
Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain in action at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Indian sports LIVE, June 30
ESPN India
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June 30, 2025
With Indian sport being as action-packed as it is, it's quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That's where we come in -- ESPN's daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news,...
President Of Timor-Leste Sends Congratulatory Letter To President Ilham Aliyev
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta sent a congratulation letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports. "I wish to extend my...
ASEAN to keep on consensus, inclusivity: Malaysian official
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Consensus and inclusivity will remain the guiding principles of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the grouping continues to engage with external partners while welcoming new members, Malaysian...