PM Wong encourages Singaporeans to visit, do business in Timor-Leste as it opens up

Channel News Asia Friday 03 July 2026, 09:00 UTC 1 min read

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He urged Singaporean businesses to look at opportunities as Timor-Leste's economy diversifies beyond oil and gas into sectors such as hospitality and infrastructure.

Wong (PERSON) Singaporeans (ORG) Timor-Leste (LOCATION) Singaporean (ORG) Timor-Leste's (ORG)

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