4-6 November 2025, Dili, Timor-Leste – History was made on October 26, 2025, when Timor-Leste officially became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This milestone is more than a diplomatic victory, it is a generational opportunity to reshape the nation's economic future. Just days after this momentous occasion, a crucial post-accession workshop convened in Dili, gathering national officials, regional experts, and development partners with a