Timor-Leste

Muchacha

Baron

A close-up shot of a government official's hand decisively stamping documents, symbolizing Timor-Leste's decision to revoke all online gaming and betting licenses due to national security risks, social stability concerns, and economic integrity threats, as warned by the UNODC regarding criminal syndicates and money laundering, particularly in the Oecussi enclave.

Oct 2, 2025, 20:26 UTC

TLS Gambling Regulation Drug Control

Timor-Leste Cancels All Online Gambling Licenses Amid Security and Stability Concerns

Timor-Leste's government has revoked all online gaming and betting licenses, citing risks to national security, social stability, and economic integrity. The decision follows warnings from the UNODC about criminal syndicates and money laundering, particularly in the Oecussi enclave.

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Manolo Noriega

Knight

A stylized emblem representing ASEAN with ten interconnected elements, where a new, eleventh star is being added, symbolizing Timor-Leste's accession as the 11th member, supported by Malaysian and Cambodian officials, to be formalized at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Oct 2, 2025, 19:29 UTC

TLS Emerging Powers China's Dominance

ASEAN Leaders Reaffirm Timor-Leste's Full Membership Ahead of October 2025 Accession

Timor-Leste is set to become the 11th member of ASEAN in October 2025, with strong reaffirmations of support from Malaysian and Cambodian officials. The accession will be formalized at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant milestone after an application process initiated in 2011 and a roadmap adopted in 2023.

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