Sunday 26 October 2025 Bravo! Timor-Leste receives full membership status to ASEAN. This has been in the pipeline for many years, and the result was never a given. The successful outcome is a direct result of the incredibly hard work of dozens – if not hundreds – of people, and of their leadership, who [...]

Dear Ms. Zeenat Awan-Aluwihare, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, East Timor Trading Group It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to you as our Director of Corporate Social Responsibility. Your reappointment marks an exciting chapter in ETTG’s journey to make a positive impact on the communities we serve and the [...]

A reply to recent articles and posts by HE Jose Ramos-Horta: “How one island has resisted Chinese control – for now: East Timor’s unstable economic future could make it the next victim of China’s debt” – Allegra Mendelson, The Telegraph UK, 16 August 2025. “Australia cheating the Timorese? Again? We have options. Timor-Leste is [...]

1 August 2025 Following Alan Dupont's article on the US as Australia’s key strategic partner, I offer some thoughts on regional investment in response. To the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Australia, I read with interest Alan Dupont’s recent article (The Australian, 18 July, published on LinkedIn) about the US remaining Australia’s best strategic option and [...]

The passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis 11 April 2025 With deep sorrow, the staff and management of East Timor Trading Group join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. In his lifetime, Pope Francis embodied compassion, humility, and a tireless commitment to peace, justice, and care for the marginalized. [...]

Back-to-Back Victories! ANZAC Tournament 2025 East Timor Trading continues to shine at the ANZAC Tournament in Timor-Leste, celebrating two thrilling victories that showcase our team’s heart, strength, and unity on the field! In the most recent match, we dominated with a powerful 11–4 win against World Vision, securing vital points to move confidently to [...]

SPORTS and TEAMWORK at ETTG Encouraging sports at the workplace is a winning strategy at ETTG for promoting teamwork, respect, challenges, and achievement of goals. It brings people together, fostering collaboration and camaraderie. The ETTG team members learn to rely on each other, communicate effectively, and work towards a common objective. Participating in sports [...]

Inauguration of Avo Ana Irena Olimpia de Almeida Preschool in Buruma Buruma – Monday, March 24, 2025 East Timor Trading Group (ETTG), in partnership with the MOE & Spend it well, proudly celebrated the official inauguration of the Avo Ana Irena Olimpia de Almeida Preschool in Buruma, Baucau Municipality. This significant milestone highlights the [...]

11th International Young Chef Olympiad The East Timor Trading Group supported two young chefs from ETDA who participated in the 11th International Young Chef Olympiad from January 28 to February 2, 2025, in India. This opportunity aimed to help them gain more experience and improve their skills in the culinary field.

Reinvesting in Timor-Leste The East Timor Trading Group Board of Directors, including Mr. Sakib Awan (Founder and Chairman), Mrs. Neelofer Awan (Founder and Director), Mrs. Milena Pires (CEO), and Mr. George Silva (Legal and Corporate Affairs Director) had the honor of meeting with His Excellency Filipus Nino Pereira, Minister of Commerce and Industry. The [...]