Asia’s youngest nation, East Timor, has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), marking a historic milestone nearly 50 years in the making. Also known as Timor-Leste, the small nation became ASEAN’s 11th member on Sunday—a dream first envisioned by its current president, José Ramos-Horta, back when the country was still under Portuguese [ ]
Wednesday 29 October 2025
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ASEAN’s smallest economy makes its biggest leap — East Timor joins the bloc after 50 years in waiting
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