East Timor's Historic ASEAN Membership: A Political Victory Amid Economic Uncertainties
Published on: Oct. 23, 2025, 2:04 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
East Timor is set to become the 11th member of ASEAN, fulfilling a long-held political aspiration. As Southeast Asia's poorest nation, it faces economic challenges despite potential political benefits. Analysts are optimistic but cautious about the move's economic impact given East Timor's small, oil-dependent economy.
