Thursday’s Ningaloo Eclipse will occur just seven times this century and can only be seen from a few places on Earth.
Newly released data shows that Chinese companies have been the biggest winners in procurement contracts awarded in Timor-Leste over the past 12 years.
The country will be inviting tenders for 49 concession areas, with the process set for completion at the end of April.
The trip comes as the organisation, set up to promote business links between Macao and lusophone countries, gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Island nation will be granted observer status at ASEAN meetings, including summit plenaries; Myanmar’s military leaders still barred from high-level meetings.
Citizens from Brazil, Timor-Leste and Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa will be granted visa on request.
Around 20 booths will stock tempting products from Portuguese-speaking countries such as Portugal, Brazil and Timor-Leste.
Fledgling nation – heavily dependent on oil and gas revenues – also keen to boost trade ties with its larger neighbour beyond current US$250 million per annum.
