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 - II The East Timor Trading Group Board, led by Founder & Chairman Mr. Sakib Awan, Founder & Director Mrs. Neelofer Awan, CEO Mrs. Milena Pires, and Legal & Corporate Affairs Director Mr. George Silva, had the honor of meeting with His Excellency Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, Vice Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister [...]

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 [...]

Supporting the Presidential Office’s initiative: The economic empowerment of women in business On the 28 of January 2025, East Timor Trading Group, under the leadership of Founder and Chairman Mr. Sakib Awan, Founder and Director Mrs. Neelofer Awan, CEO Mrs. Milena Pires, and Legal and Corporate Affairs Director Mr. George Silva, is proud to [...]

Meeting HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh In November 2023, Neelo and I were honoured to attend an event at NSW Parliament House as Ambassadors for the Australian Duke of Edinburgh Awards. HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, was visiting Sydney and attended the function to thank Ambassadors for supporting these important community [...]

Congratulations to Ms Milena Pires, winner in the 2024 Timor-Leste Women in Business Awards All at East Timor Trading Group congratulate our CEO, Milena Pires, on winning the Outstanding Mentor or Coach for Women's Economic Empowerment award. Milena Pires is a trailblazing leader whose lifelong advocacy for Timor-Leste’s independence, gender equality, and economic development [...]