International relations
Indonesia and OECD to start accession discussions
Island nation would be Southeast Asia's first member of economic group
Datawatch
Aging Southeast Asia grapples with weak social safety nets
State pensions cover less than 30% of working-age population in some countries
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Currencies
Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit sink to three-month lows against dollar
Emerging nation central banks balk at rate cuts to defend currencies
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Indonesia election
Prabowo faces 'power game' with Jokowi after claiming victory
Analysts say costly election pledges in focus amid fiscal discipline concern
Indonesia election
Indonesia set to elect next president: 5 things to know
Over 200m people are eligible to vote on Feb. 14 to choose Jokowi's successor
Opinion
Indonesia's next president should focus on job creation
Jokowi's focus on mining has done little for employment
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Terrorism
Indonesia's nickel hub at risk of radicalism, report warns
Fatal accidents, ethnic clashes threaten to re-radicalize former extremists
International relations
Indonesia offers OECD 'the voice of the Global South': ambassador
Envoy to Japan says membership would benefit both Jakarta and economic club
Indonesia election
Indonesia's growth strategy in focus ahead of presidential vote
Candidates set ambitious targets, compete over industrial policy
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Economy
Indonesia's 2023 GDP growth slows to 5.05% on weak exports
Lower commodity prices and El Nino weather hit Southeast Asian economy
Economy
Indonesia tax hikes spark outcry among businesses
Fiscal moves seen linked to populist programs amid presidential election
Asia Insight
Indonesian election highlights young voters' employment concerns
Jokowi's successor faces reform challenge to create middle-class jobs
Indonesia election
Jokowi boosts policy support for Prabowo as Indonesia vote nears
Leading presidential candidate benefits from incumbent's high popularity
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Economy
OECD chief says Indonesia's membership application 'exciting'
Southeast Asian country brings voice of emerging economies
Economy
Jokowi breaks ground for police station, hospital in new capital
Construction of key facilities underway as Indonesia prepares for relocation
Coronavirus
Malaysia and Singapore put guard up as COVID cases surge
Southeast Asia asks public to mask up and get vaccinated as travel season begins
Trade
Indonesia and Japan agree on removing more trade barriers
Tokyo to remove tariffs on processed fishery items, sides to improve banking relations
Economy
Indonesia's Sinar Mas CEO calls for Japanese investment in country
New capital project offers opportunities for businesses: Michael Widjaja
Indonesia election
Indonesian presidential candidates launch populist charm offensives
Moves like free milk raise vote-buying concerns
International relations
Japan and ASEAN can jointly tackle decarbonization, says think tank chief
Partners complement each other technologically and demographically, ERIA head says
Economy
ASEAN economies await a cloudy 2024 amid export worries
Trade-oriented countries are 'not out of the woods' yet after 2023's slowdown
Climate Change
Indonesia finalizes renewables target with G7 climate finance plan
Critics fault exclusion of 'captive' coal in $20bn energy transition program