The Economist

At long last, Timor-Leste joins ASEAN

The former Portuguese colony, once called East Timor, has come a long way since 2002, when it gained independence from ...
The Diplomat

‘History Is Made’: Timor-Leste Becomes ASEAN’s 11th Member

The country’s admission caps off a 14-year journey toward accession, but also presents new challenges for the Southeast Asian ...
Hindustan Times

Trump, Modi, trade talks and peace deal: What's on agenda at ASEAN summit

East Timor signed in to join the ASEAN bloc and become its 11th member ahead of the summit in Kuala Lumpur. As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit is set to kick off in Malaysia, ...
WDIO

East Timor joins ASEAN in bloc’s first expansion since the 1990s

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomed East Timor as its newest member Sunday, which its prime minister said was a “dream realized” for the tiny nation.
SAPO

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa saúda adesão de Timor-Leste à ASEAN

Portugal manifesta apoio ao reforço do papel de Timor-Leste nos cenários regional e global, de acordo com a nota divulgada pela Presidência da República. O presidente Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa realçou a ...
newsonair

Timor-Leste Joins ASEAN as 11th Member

Timor-Leste became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur today. Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao ...
Sydney Morning Herald

‘When the hangover ends, hard work continues’: Timor-Leste welcomed in from geopolitical wilds

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Kuala Lumpur: As Donald Trump and associated hoopla barrelled towards Malaysia on Sunday, Timor-Leste, one of Australia’s nearest and ...
Hindustan Times

East Timor formally joins ASEAN in bloc’s first expansion since 1990s

The flag of East Timor, also known as Timor Leste, was added to the other 10 on the stage at a formal ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. East Timor's prime minister pledged Sunday that his country would be a ...
The Indian Express

East Timor formally admitted to ASEAN in the group’s first expansion since 1990s

East Timor’s prime minister pledged Sunday that his country would be a productive member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as it was formally admitted to the bloc in its first expansion ...
The Hindu

East Timor formally admitted to ASEAN in the group’s first expansion since the 1990s

East Timor's Prime Minister pledged on Sunday (October 26, 2025) that his country would be a productive member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)as it was formally admitted to the ...
pna

Timor-Leste becomes ASEAN’s 11th member

FULL MEMBER. Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders, including Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala ...
Tempo

Prabowo, Other ASEAN Leaders to Sign Timor Leste Entry as 11th ASEAN Member

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and leaders of the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN will sign the acceptance of Timor Leste as the 11th ...