Is Central Asia Still Russia’s Backyard? Timor-Leste’s accession to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) ended more than 12 years of waiting and inaugurated a new phase in the country’s ...
Former Portuguese colony ends 14-year ASEAN wait ASEAN membership 'a dream realised', PM says Accession a symbolic victory for its independence heroes PM says accession will bring trade, investment ...
On May 20, 2002, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste became Asia’s youngest country following a two-year transitional administration by the United Nations. August 8 this year marks the 55th ...