Dili, February 13, 2025 – High government spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Timor-Leste and modest returns on investment from its Petroleum Fund could impact the country’s ...

Timor-Leste has made great strides in securing lasting peace and stability. The nation continues to face challenges, with economic growth reliant on government spending and revenues from natural ...

Timor-Leste has a score of 44 this year, with a change of 1 since last year, meaning it ranks 73 out of 180 countries. Find out about key corruption issues in Timor-Leste in CPI 2024 for Asia Pacific: ...

The top education officials in Catholic-majority Timor-Leste have warned of stern punitive action against teachers if students face sexual abuse from them in schools. Following two recent abuse ...

Timor-Leste is seeking to have the case dismissed later this month, but if it is unsuccessful it says it will fight the lawsuit at trial. As blackouts crippled Timor-Leste, its leaders scrambled ...

Timor-Leste is likely to become Asean’s 11th member with Malaysia chairing the bloc, says academic Azmi Hassan. The Nusantara Academy of Strategic Research fellow said Malaysia’s longstanding ...