Leading with Vision, Innovating with Purpose, and Building a Brighter Tomorrow.

Timor Leste’s rising star is transforming into a dynamic hub for digital innovation and global business, set against a backdrop of natural beauty and rich culture. We are dedicated to fostering sustainable development, empowering our people, and creating inclusive opportunities for all. Together, we are shaping a prosperous future where every community thrives, every voice is heard, and every step forward strengthens our collective progress. A better Oecusse, driven by unity, resilience, and shared growth.

My mission is to drive sustainable development, improve infrastructure, and empower our communities. Through innovation, responsible governance, and inclusivity, we will build a prosperous Oecusse where every citizen can thrive and contribute to our region's future.

H.E. Rogério Lobato
President of RAEOA

About Oecusse Ambeno

Oecusse, also known as Oecusse-Ambeno (Portuguese: Oé-Cusse Ambeno; Tetum: Oecussi Ambeno) and formerly just Ambeno, officially the Special Administrative Region Oecusse-Ambeno (Portuguese: Região Administrativa Especial Oé-Cusse Ambeno), is an exclave, municipality (formerly a district) and the only Special Administrative Region (SAR) of East Timor. Located on the north coast of the western portion of Timor, Oecusse is separated from the rest of East Timor by West Timor, Indonesia, which is part of the province of East Nusa Tenggara. West Timor surrounds Oecusse on all sides except the north, where the exclave faces the Savu Sea. The capital of Oecusse is Pante Macassar, also called Oecussi Town, or formerly, in Portuguese Timor, Vila Taveiro. Originally Ambeno was the name of the former district and Oecussi its capital.

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Oecusse News

& Recent Happenings

RAEOA and Core Management Corporation (CMC) Seal Transformative Agreements to Drive National Growth and Global Investment into Timor-Leste

30th June 2025 – Oecusse, Timor-Leste – Oecusse SAR and Core Management Corporation Seal Transformative Agreements to Drive National Growth and Global Investment into Timor-Leste In a landmark moment for Timor-Leste’s economic future, the Regional Government of the Special Administrative Region of Oecusse-Ambeno (RAEOA) has officially signed two transformational agreements

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June 30, 2025

Zchwantech Titan Lda Pioneering Timor-Leste’s National Digital ID Project

Dili, Timor-Leste 28th June 2025 – In a landmark decision poised to accelerate Timor-Leste’s digital transformation, the government has selected Zchwantech Titan Lda (“Zchwantech”), a regional leader in mission-critical technology solutions, to spearhead the country’s National Digital Identity (Digital ID) project. This strategic initiative underscores Timor-Leste’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure as

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June 28, 2025

Oecusse Digital Centre (ODC) Granted Free Trade Zone Status and Oecusse International Company Registry (OICR) Officially Established

Oecusse, Timor-Leste – December 12, 2024 – In a landmark move to bolster innovation, commerce, and international investment, His Excellency Rogerio Tiago De Fatima Lobato, President of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Oecusse, and Core Management Corporation (CMC) represented by Executive Chairman Dr. Ken Lim, Executive Director Mr. Vincent

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December 12, 2024

INVEST TO OECUSSE

Limitless Potential Awaits.

Investing in Oecusse offers a unique opprtunity to be part of the Timor-Leste’s most ambitious development project. With its strategic location, government-backed incentives; Oecusse is set to become a thriving hub for international business, technology and innovation.

Investors benefit from its emerging market potential, forward thinking infrastructure, and commitment to sustainable growth, positioning themselves at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s next major economic destination.

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