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People travel hundreds of miles to visit this Stockport pub - which isn't quite what it seems
The Rising Sun pub on Stockport Road East(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Walk inside The Rising Sun on Stockport Road East and it looks like any old pub. Full of nooks and crannies, and even little alcoves, huge tv screens show the...
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Timor-Leste eyeing trade, investment opportunities in ASEAN
KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia’s youngest nation is finalising preparations for its imminent entry into ASEAN as a full member this month, having fulfilled 97 per cent of the regional bloc’s membership requirement. Timor-Leste’s...
World : Timor-Leste Eyeing Trade, Investment Opportunities in ASEAN
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia’s youngest nation is finalising preparations for its imminent entry into ASEAN as a full member this month, having fulfilled 97 per cent of the regional...
Owner: Malaysian Government
The Pacific Tourism Organisation Hosts Two-Week Research Training for PNGTPA to Strengthen Tourism Data Capacity
From 16 to 30 September 2025, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted a two-week research training program for the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), aimed at strengthening PNGTPA’s capacity to manage and deliver...
These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers
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The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...
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Timor-Leste's New Envoy Hails "Genuine and Supportive" Frien...
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AKP Phnom Penh, September 30, 2025 -- The newly appointed Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Cambodia, H.E. Marcos dos Reis da Costa, emphasised the "genuine and supportive" nature of the relationship between the two nations,...
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Timor-Leste: Economy set to grow average of 3.7% 2025, 2026, 2027 – World Bank
Timor-Leste’s economy will slow down and grow by an average of 3.7% in 2025, 2026 and 2027, compared to 4.1% in 2024, according to the World Bank’s (WB) biannual economic report. “That growth will be driven mainly by public investment in...
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What's next for Timor-Leste as it joins ASEAN?
Timor-Leste is set to become the newest member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc in October, capping off a process that has taken Southeast Asia's newest and smallest country 14 years. The membership was confirmed last...
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How to watch Australia vs New Zealand: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview
The Rugby Championship 2025 has entered its final week and there is still plenty on the line for New Zealand and Australia. In what has been one of the most competitive tournaments for years, both sides know that a victory in Perth would give them...
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Incredible Destinations in Asia to Add to Your Bucket List
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Asia is massive, unpredictable, and full of places that make you do a double-take. There's more variety packed into this continent than most travelers expect. If you're looking to add new spots to your travel list, these destinations are well...
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Timor-Leste to become Asean’s 11th member in October, formalised at KL summit
Dili – Timor-Leste is slated to become the 11th member of the Asean regional grouping in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sept 23 during a visit to the South-east Asian nation. The accession will be formalised at a gathering...
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Timor-Leste to become ASEAN bloc's 11th member in October
DILI, Timor-Leste: Timor-Leste is slated to become the 11th member of the ASEAN regional bloc in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Sep 23) during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation. The accession will be...
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Malaysia’s Anwar Winds up Visit to Timor-Leste as ASEAN Membership Looms
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday wound up a two-day visit to Timor-Leste, a month ahead of the nation’s long-awaited accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Speaking at a joint press conference at the end...
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East Timor to become ASEAN bloc's 11th member in October
East Timor is slated to become the 11th member of the ASEAN regional bloc in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation. The accession will be formalised at a gathering of world...
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Anwar’s Timor-Leste visit boosts ASEAN bid and bilateral ties
DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day official visit to Timor-Leste has reaffirmed Malaysia’s strong support for the country’s ASEAN membership ambitions. The visit concluded with significant advancements in bilateral cooperation...
Malaysia and Timor-Leste to enhance cooperation
DILI: Malaysia and Timor-Leste have agreed to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, education, health, tourism and security as Dili prepares to join Asean as its 11th member. Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao said...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste Explore ASEAN Roaming Ahead Of KL Summit
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will work with Timor-Leste to implement ASEAN roaming facilities to strengthen digital connectivity ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, said Communications...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste pledge stronger ties, broader economic cooperation in joint statement
DILI, Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Timor-Leste counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation while boosting and diversifying economic ties. In a joint...
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste Vow To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation, Diversify Economic Ties
By V.Sankara DILI, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Timor-Leste counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation while boosting and diversifying...
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