The country is set to become the 11th member of the Southeast Asian bloc; according to analysts, membership could worsen existing tensions in the group and in the China-US rivalry in the region

The victory of soccer national team in an Asian Cup qualifier match, played agains the Maldives in Darwin, Australia, was especially important because was an opportunity to show talents and culture where many Timorese had sought refuge after fleeing war.

Over 100 school inspectors from all levels of education have completed the 'Literacy and Numeracy Training program' in Dili to ensure they can effectively oversee the standard within the national system

Timor-Leste will achieve full membership among the ASEAN countries organization at the 46th ASEAN summit in October

A One-Stop Shop in the Municipality of Dili was inaugurated in the Dili Municipal Administration building; it is a slim, fast-responding public station designed to provide public service reduce bureaucracy and increase transparency, satisfaction and trust