International relations
Indonesia's Prabowo meets Xi in rare pre-inauguration China visit
President-elect hopes to cement ties with Beijing, also plans to visit Japan
Indonesia
Transportation
Brunei firm pitches 1,600 km high-speed rail linking Indonesia, Malaysia
Trans-Borneo project seeks connections to Kota Kinabalu and Nusantara
International relations
Indonesia's Prabowo to meet Xi Jinping in China
Incoming president choses China for his first overseas visit after election
Energy
Greenflation causes Indonesia and Vietnam to backtrack on renewables
In Malaysia, a weak currency squeezes financing for decarbonation efforts
Society
Bodies of three Rohingya refugees are found dead in the sea
Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat near Aceh province
International relations
Indonesia furniture makers turn to new markets in face of EU deforestation rule
Industry sees India, ASEAN and Africa as alternative customers
Indonesia election
Prabowo set to keep Indonesia on Jokowi's growth-focused path
Plans for heavy spending from infrastructure to school meals raise fiscal concerns
Indonesia election
Prabowo officially elected as Indonesia's next president, calls for unity
Final results show defense minister won 58% of votes in February polls
Companies
Indonesia's GoTo posts $5.8bn loss in 2023 on TikTok write-down
Superapp and ride-sharing company expects EBITDA breakeven this year
Opinion
Prabowo followed Marcos' election playbook, for better or worse
Indonesians now must wait to see if next president takes authoritarian path
Japan immigration
Indonesians, Vietnamese form larger share of Japan's foreign workers
Weak yen and relatively low wages sap appeal for Chinese and Western workers
Indonesia election
Indonesia presidential candidate set to contest poll result in top court
Anies Baswedan says to file complaint after official result released
Interview
Indonesian minister urges investment in Jokowi's mineral strategy
Maritime sector could also be part of developing domestic value chains for growth
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Opinion
Indonesian democracy will be more protected with PDI-P in opposition
Outgoing ruling party can return to role as advocate for ordinary citizens
Retail
Indonesia outlet malls draw middle-class fans of Adidas, Coach
Mitsubishi Estate, other foreign developers seize growing demand for brand names
Travel & Leisure
Taiwan seeks more tourists from Indonesia
Regional competitors, decline in mainland visitors push more diverse approach
Indonesia election
Prabowo's call on Indonesia's finance chief worries investors
Concerns rise over Indrawati's expected departure under next president
Commodities
Indonesian palm oil output pressured by weak global economic growth
China, India, U.S., EU expected to buy less from major producers, experts say
Business trends
Indonesia, Malaysia consumer boycotts hit McDonald's, Starbucks and others
Muslims protest Western brands over perceived pro-Israel stance on Gaza
Indonesia election
Lawmakers from Indonesia's top party urge probe into presidential vote
Prabowo's likely victory clouded by allegations of abuse of power, coercion
Technology
Singapore's Sea expects to stay in black after posting 1st annual profit
NYSE-listed tech group sees Shopee gaining ground despite 'intensified competition'
Indonesia election
Prabowo's free lunch plan would bite into Indonesia's budget, analysts warn
Rating agencies say $29bn program could put huge strain on national coffers
International relations
Indonesia aims to join OECD within two to three years, minister says
33 countries have expressed support for Southeast Asian nation's accession
Startups
ASEAN startups pay more for sales jobs to chase cash, study finds
Early-stage companies prioritize nontech roles amid less access to funding
Finance
ASEAN banks' fat interest margins wane as Fed rate cuts loom
Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia anticipate rocky road in loan earnings