Timor-Leste

Australia boosts defence ties with Timor-Leste, seeks to curb China’s regional influence

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles (above) and Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao signed a new defence framework on Oct 22.

‘Very dangerous’: Timor-Leste shuts schools over Indonesia haze

The fires have caused air pollution to surge locally, as well as in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Timor-Leste.

Ilhan Fandi scores again as Lions beat Timor-Leste to go top of ASEAN C’ship Group A

Lions forward Ilhan Fandi celebrating after scoring Singapore’s first goal against Timor-Leste in their ASEAN Championship Group A match at the Jalan Besar Stadium on July 27.

Lions need midfielders to be on song to relieve goal-scoring load

Lions midfielder Song Ui-young’s drive and determination helped him set up Ilhan Fandi’s late winner against Cambodia.

Defending champions Vietnam make winning start to ASEAN Championship

Lions leave it late to beat Cambodia 2-1 in ASEAN Championship opener

Singapore’s Ilhan Fandi scoring the late winner against Cambodia with a spectacular scissors-kick at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh on July 24.

S’pore wants to help Timor-Leste contribute to ASEAN, not just benefit from it: PM Wong

Being part of the regional bloc is not just about benefitting from the membership, but also about what countries can contribute to it, said PM Lawrence Wong.

S’pore firms can hire Timorese work permit holders from mid-2027 in sectors like construction

The move allows firms in Singapore to hire Timorese workers on work permits in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors.

Singapore, Timor-Leste to strengthen economic ties, bilateral exchanges: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao at the Government Palace in Dili during his official visit to Timor-Leste on July 3.

From F&B to aquaculture, S’poreans find opportunities for investment in Timor-Leste

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking to Singaporeans based in Timor-Leste during an overseas Singaporean reception in Dili on July 2.

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