The journey of Timor-Leste, Asia’s youngest nation, reaches a critical inflection point. Timor-Leste formal accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and recent full membership in ASEAN are profound diplomatic victories—a definitive stamp of international legitimacy.
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Yet, this moment is not merely a celebration, it is a profound pivot. By integrating into the global and regional economy, Timor-Leste have chosen a path of intense economic liberalization.
