Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, who currently chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said today he is “optimistic” that Timor-Leste’s accession will be completed “no later than next …
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Portugal recognizes driving licences from CPLP and OECD member states
by Mei Mei WongThis recognition applies to driving licenses to which the issuing State is a signatory of a bilateral agreement with the Portuguese State, provided that no more than 15 years have …
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EU wants well-functioning transparency and accountability controls in the PALOP countries and Timor-Leste
by Mei Mei WongThe European Union today in Praia praised the “very important advances” of the Portuguese-speaking African Countries (PALOP) and Timor-Leste in transparency, but wants good functioning of public and private account …
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The World Bank on Thursday found that the Timorese economy is showing the first signs of recovery, with GDP forecast to grow by 1.9% this year, after the setback due …
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Agricultural census reveals that more than 141 thousand Timorese families are involved in the sector
More than 141,000 Timorese families, representing almost two-thirds of the country’s households, are involved in agricultural activities, with around 220,000 hectares of land dedicated to the sector, according to data …
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Timorese government plans to build another 1,500 classrooms by the end of 2021
The Timorese Government plans to build a total of 1,500 new classrooms by the end of 2021, reinforcing the training of teachers, within the scope of the priorities defined for …
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Portugal is East Timor’s third largest development partner in 2021
Portugal is East Timor’s third largest development partner in 2021, behind Australia and the European Union, according to the 2021 State Budget (OGE) bill. The budget books, which accompany the …
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Situation proves to be dramatic in the context of a pandemic “I am very afraid to go back to school. My school has no soap and water. So I can’t …
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Covid-19 pandemic worsened vulnerability and difficulties that already existed in East Timor
The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified many of East Timor’s vulnerabilities, with worsening employment, income, food security and corporate difficulties, according to an analysis carried out by the United Nations. More …
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“The increasing population of crocodiles in East Timor worries”, says victim of attack
Fernando Madeira, a Portuguese who lived in Macau, was bitten this Sunday by a saltwater crocodile in East Timor, escaping with his life. In a conversation with PLATAFORMA, he tells …