International relations
China hosts Vietnam, Laos, East Timor ministers in ASEAN outreach
After Indonesia's Prabowo, Beijing woos diplomats from countries not aligned with U.S.
East Timor
Interview
East Timor gas project open to Chinese firms, PM Gusmao says
Decision on Greater Sunrise partners to depend on 'cost and benefit'
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN's Myanmar stance won't change with Laos in charge: official
Secretary-General stresses bloc's unity in engagement with generals
Opinion
ASEAN needs to get back its old hardheaded realism
Bloc's handling of Myanmar and East Timor betrays erosion in strategic thinking
International relations
Indonesia, East Timor to expand economic ties at two border islands
Jokowi pledges to help East Timor develop human capital to enter ASEAN
International relations
East Timor faces economic challenges ahead of joining ASEAN
Talent, financial deficits weigh on tiny state also caught up in China-U.S. tussle
Belt and Road
East Timor's new president still driving China's Belt and Road
Ramos-Horta supports initiative 'completely' and urges U.S. to cooperate
Opinion
The outsized implications of East Timor's presidential election
Ramos Horta victory will likely help Beijing secure another regional foothold
Interview
East Timor's president-elect says ASEAN membership a top priority
Ramos-Horta won Tuesday's presidential election with 62% of the vote
Politics
East Timor's generational divide in play during presidential polls
Allure of old-school independence fighters fades as younger candidates emerge
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Opinion
How East Timor went from democratic success to failed petro-state
Hunger and hopelessness will persist without a complete economic overhaul
Opinion
COVID-19 wipes out East Timor's dreams of oil and gas riches
Chinese investment the only hope for project championed by Xanana Gusmao
Opinion
Indo-Pacific network must evolve to meet changing threats
US is working with partners to defend a free and open region
Economy
ADB warns coronavirus threatens to chop 10% off global output
Bank says fiscal and monetary responses needed immediately to soften fallout
Opinion
For developing world, Belt and Road Initiative is best deal around
China's infrastructure offer supports economic growth in Europe, Africa and Asia
Nikkei Asia Prizes
Grab co-founders, clean water pioneer and museum curator honored
Nikkei recognizes outstanding contributions to quality of life in Asia
Economy
Pandemic to cut Asian growth to 2.2%, worst since 1998 crisis: ADB
Thailand, Hong Kong and seven other economies to shrink, China to slow sharply
Interview
World Bank warns of 'third shock' after coronavirus and trade war
Developing Asia urged to address expected poverty surge, financial distress
Opinion
Dutch king's visit to Indonesia shows why apologies matter
Royal words should trigger wider review of imperial and post-colonial violence
Japan immigration
Japan intensifies crackdown on student visa overstayers
Number of countries subject to stricter checks to increase tenfold
Arts
Lisbon's Museum of the Orient highlights Portugal's history in Asia
From textiles to tai chi, gallery stands as testament to enduring connection
Belt and Road
China drops $11bn anchors to expand Maritime Silk Road
State-owned operators Cosco and China Merchants dominate decade of spending
Agriculture
African swine fever wipes out Asia's backyard pig farmers
Outbreak forcing a shift to commercial operations with biosecurity resources