Economy

Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the ASEAN leaders summit in November: Faced with falling public support, Widodo has appointed new advisers to boost his standing with young people.
Politics

Jokowi seeks to boost image by putting media chiefs in government

One detractor says Indonesian president's cabinet picks 'damage democracy'

27 November 2019
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, left, and South Korean President Moon Jae-in intend to sign the trade deal early next year.
International relations

South Korea and Indonesia reach final agreement on free trade deal

Countries to sign pact next year, removing tariffs on steel, autos and beer

25 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities fall amid weaker China data, Hong Kong agitation

Tencent Holdings falls after third-quarter profit misses estimates

14 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline as investors await US-China trade talk details

Singapore Air, Hon Hai Precision, Hartalega Holdings among movers on A300

6 November 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks edge lower amid caution ahead of Fed policy

AmorePacific soars in Seoul on results while BYD and GAC slide

30 October 2019
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has left rice farmers fuming over a policy that was supposed to curb inflation but also enhance their competitiveness. (© Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)
Asia Insight

Duterte's war on inflation hammers Philippine farmers

Backlash over cheap rice imports casts doubt on agricultural reform

29 October 2019
A banner of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, right, and his deputy Ma'ruf Amin is on display in Jakarta on Oct. 20. Widodo was sworn the same day for his second and final five-year term. 
Politics

Jokowi's choice of ministers leaves many scratching heads

Untested nominees puzzle observers over economic policy

25 October 2019
Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo's board has slashed its benchmark rate by a combined 100 basis points this year, largely reversing the 175 points it hiked rates last year.   © Reuters
Economy

Indonesia cuts key rate for fourth straight month

Central bank governor Perry Warjiyo says bank open to further easing.

24 October 2019
Fires burn off virgin rainforest cleared to plant oil palm trees in Tripa, Indonesia: China can no longer escape its responsibility.
Opinion

Chinese companies must share blame for global deforestation

Demand for soy, palm oil and beef leads to forest fires in Brazil and Indonesia

23 October 2019
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, front center, stands with his newly appointed cabinet ministers before their inauguration at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Politics

Jokowi forms broad Indonesia coalition, bringing in rival Prabowo

Gojek founder named education minister; Indrawati keeps finance post

23 October 2019
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is pressing his administration to suggest ways to make the country more open to foreign investment.
Economy

Fear of losing out to rivals spurs Indonesia to rethink FDI rules

Jokowi vows to improve investment environment in his second term

22 October 2019
Jokowi is giving the world reason to worry about Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
Opinion

Indonesia's Jokowi needs to boost fight against corruption, not hinder it

Neutering Corruption Eradication Commission would harm economy and society

21 October 2019
Ma'ruf Amin, the 76-year-old supreme leader of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Muslim organization, is no political novice.
Politics

New Indonesian vice president's Islamist agenda draws scrutiny

Ma'ruf Amin is revered by many but criticized by rights groups

19 October 2019
Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are expected to be the biggest contributors to the growth of digital consumer spending in Southeast Asia over the next five years.
Economy

Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam vie for digital spending crown

Study shows middle class to drive Southeast Asia's $120bn internet economy

18 October 2019
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has set a growth target of 5.3% for 2020, promising an array of reforms to attract foreign investment and nurture export industries.
Economy

Indonesia's slowing growth pressures Jokowi to speed reforms

President's inauguration on Sunday comes as nation struggles to lure investors

18 October 2019
Indonesia's sprawling capital of Jakarta, pictured here, has one thing in common with the small Swedish town of Kiruna: Both are sinking.
Interview

Indonesia needs bold vision for new capital, Swedish architect says

Urban planning expert says the new city has to grow organically

16 October 2019
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15 October 2019
Cattle stir up dust in a drought-affected paddock on the outskirts of Dubbo in New South Wales.
Economy

Australian farm exports wither under 'worst drought in 50 years'

Wheat shortage hits Indonesian noodle makers while bushfires rage in Queensland

15 October 2019
Term No. 2 begins for Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Sunday.
This Week in Asia

China trade data, Google product launch, TSMC Q3 results

Nikkei Asian Preview is your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

13 October 2019
Thailand and Indonesia are reasserting control over their energy resources in the face of domestic political pressures and concerns about depletion.
Comment

Oil and gas supply tussle clouds Southeast Asia's economic outlook

Depletion fears and local politics make life hard for multinational players

12 October 2019
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10 October 2019
Iconsiam shopping mall in Bangkok, which opened to the public in November 2018: intraregional investment flows extend beyond manufacturing sectors such as retail. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Opinion

Southeast Asia moves from world's factory to regional powerhouse

Now governments need to respond with policies to encourage investment

9 October 2019
Singapore’s growth drastically slowed largely because of a decrease in exports. Economists say the downturn is expected to continue.
Economy

ASEAN outlook falls further as trade war drags on

Concerns rise over market and geopolitical risks along with US-China tensions

7 October 2019
Pressed plastic bottles are stored at a recycling facility in Switzerland. Much of the world's plastic waste ends up in landfills or is burned.
Environment

Plastic waste searches for a new home as Asia shuts its gates

Import bans highlight shortcomings in global recycling chains

7 October 2019
Tsai Ing-wen rejuvenated the New Southbound Policy in 2016 while Beijing launched its measures to bring Taipei back into line.
Opinion

Taiwan's New Southbound Policy is decreasing its reliance on China

Looking to regional neighbors for closer trade relationships is bearing fruit

4 October 2019