Economy

Thai tourists find their nirvana at a Buddhist temple in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan.
Economy

Japan awaits big wave of Southeast Asian tourists

Proximity and budget airline flights favor the nation as neighbors grow richer

16 June 2019
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31 May 2019
Indonesian Minister of Industry, Airlangga Hartarto speaks to the Nikkei Asian Review on May 30, in Tokyo. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi)
The Future of Asia 2019

Indonesia aims to attract foreign companies with new tax breaks

Incentives give country an advantage over Vietnam, industry minister says

30 May 2019
Indonesia's industry minister Airlangga told Nikkei's Future of Asia on May 30 that the country was discussing the creation of a "ASEAN 4.0" with Thailand and Singapore. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
The Future of Asia 2019

Indonesia plans new measures to lure overseas investment

Minister of Industry says country aims to become ASEAN's manufacturing hub

30 May 2019
Shaktikanta Das has already cut interest rates twice for the boss. 
Opinion

India's central bank is on the front line for Modi 2.0

Triumphant leader risks damaging economy if he interferes too much in financial markets

27 May 2019
An injured police officer leaves the area with the help of colleagues after clashes with protesters in Jakarta in the early hours of Thursday.
Politics

Indonesia on high alert after second night of rioting in Jakarta

Police confirm that seven protesters have died in the violence

23 May 2019
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto (left) and his running mate Sandiaga Uno gesture after they speak at a news conference in Jakarta on Tuesday. 
Politics

Prabowo to challenge Jokowi election win in Indonesia court

Incumbent vows to unite country in de facto victory speech after being named victor

21 May 2019
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo, left, hold as news conference with running mate Ma'ruf Amin after a quick count result during nationwide elections on April 17.
Politics

Jokowi won vote count in Indonesian election: official result

Opposition has 72 hours to challenge result in constitutional court

21 May 2019
The South Korean won is down well over 2% from the end of April to reach a 28-month low.
Currencies

South Korean won and Taiwan dollar latest casualties in trade war

Currencies hit lowest levels in over two years on clouded China outlook

18 May 2019
A view of the business district in Jakarta. Indonesia is set to issue yen-denominated bonds, also known as samurai bonds.
Economy

Indonesia readies one of Asia's biggest samurai bond issuances

South Asian country to raise 177bn yen following ratings upgrade on sovereign debt

17 May 2019
The Indonesian rupiah has fallen 4% from a year-to-date high in early February. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Indonesia holds key rate as trade war hammers rupiah

Central bank bucks trend of monetary easing in Southeast Asia

16 May 2019
Jokowi will probably continue to avoid more complex reforms needed to lift growth.
Opinion

Jokowi -- business as usual will not be enough

Re-elected Indonesian president must reform economy fast and stem political polarisation

13 May 2019
Jakarta's notorious traffic is on course for upward of $7 billion a year in economic losses.
Opinion

Farewell Jakarta?

Jokowi's capital relocation plan can boost economy but only if done well

9 May 2019
Election worries dented growth in Indonesian consumption.
Economy

Indonesia GDP growth slows to 5% for January-March

Consumption and investment take a hit from election concerns

7 May 2019
The dollar may no longer serve as the sole currency for Asia's emergency foreign currency exchange pool as China presses for the yen and yuan's inclusion.
International relations

ASEAN opens door to yuan and yen for currency safety net

China, Thailand and Indonesia push for alternative to greenback

3 May 2019
Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrives for the inauguration of a power plant project in Ujung Negoro in 2015. Widodo's 35-gigawatt electricity procurement program is part of his signature 4,800 trillion rupiah ($338 billion) infrastructure drive.
Politics

Indonesia bribery cases weigh on Jokowi's reform plans

President enjoys reputation for incorruptibility, but graft imposes a heavy cost

2 May 2019
Indonesian refinery projects have a revolving door that regularly sees the arrival and departure of potential partners.
Opinion

Pulling Indonesian oil refining out of decline

End fuel subsidies and develop a positive approach to foreign investment

2 May 2019
Jakarta's Welcome Statue fountain at night. The capital and its surrounding cities are home to roughly 10% of Indonesia's population.
Politics

Indonesia to move capital out of Jakarta to jump-start economy

Government eyes alleviating pain of serious traffic jams with relocation off Java

30 April 2019
A 2-year-old girl living on the streets of Manila: The Philippines' ratio of children suffering from stunted growth -- 1 in 3 -- has held steady for two decades. (Photo by Jilson Tiu)
Asia Insight

Chronic malnutrition stunts Asia's rising-star economies

Over 30% of Indian, Filipino and Indonesian kids never get chance to reach potential

23 April 2019
Widodo did more resting on his laurels than heavy lifting over the past two years.
Opinion

Indonesia must avoid the complacency trap

Widodo's to-do list includes creating jobs and reining in deficits

22 April 2019
Indonesia's presidential candidate Joko Widodo greets supporters during a campaign rally at a stadium in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia, on March 24.
Indonesia election

Jokowi wins mandate to keep pushing Indonesia's economy forward

Second term to test president's appetite for structural reforms

18 April 2019
President Joko Widodo speaks after polls close for Indonesia's presidential election on Wednesday. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
Indonesia election

Jokowi set to win second term as Indonesia president

Incumbent camp claims victory, but rival Prabowo disputes unofficial poll results

17 April 2019
 Indonesian presidential candidates Joko Widodo, left, and Prabowo Subianto show their ink-stained fingers after casting votes at a polling stations on Wednesday. (Source photos by Kosaku Mimura and Shotaro Tani)
Indonesia election

Jokowi and Prabowo brace for result of Indonesia election

The incumbent is favored, but an upset is possible as voting closes

17 April 2019
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto speaks during a televised debate with his opponent, incumbent Joko Widodo, in Jakarta last month.
Indonesia election

Five things to know about Indonesia's huge presidential election

President Jokowi leads challenger Prabowo in polls ahead of Wednesday's vote

16 April 2019
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, left, and challenger Prabowo Subianto attend their last debate ahead of Wednesday's presidential election. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
Indonesia election

Indonesian election pits reformer versus strongman in rematch

A clash of styles between 'grassroots' Jokowi and straight-talking Prabowo

15 April 2019