Politics
Indonesia's ban on social media e-commerce worries sellers
TikTok to halt transactions, potentially benefiting rivals Shopee, Tokopedia
The Big Story
China's green tech giants link supply chains to Southeast Asia
From Indonesia to Vietnam, 'clean energy' ties ASEAN more closely to Beijing despite South China Sea tensions
Transportation
Malaysia's AirAsia links with Garuda Indonesia
Southeast Asia carriers plan to offer each other's fleet for connections
Transportation
Indonesia's first high-speed rail opens: 5 things to know
China-backed WHOOSH train brings economic benefits, but some are skeptical
Startups
Indonesian startup Nafas takes on urban air pollution
Sensors feed data to smartphones to help people breathe easier
Economy
Malaysia and Thailand GDP outlooks cut as China slows: JCER
Economists also warn that El Nino's swelter will impact India and Indonesia
Transportation
Indonesia's Gojek teams up with commuter railway to battle Grab
New service offers combination of ride-hailing, train trips in superapp
Markets
China jitters turn private equity investors toward India, Indonesia
But analysts warn of steep learning curve, limited exit routes for dealmakers
Currencies
Asian currencies hit new 2023 lows as economic growth struggles
Fed's higher-for-longer stance weighs increasingly on Asian markets
Climate Change
Indonesia launches carbon exchange to speed emission cuts
Stock market-managed effort comes as nation aims to meet reduction targets
Business trends
ASEAN courts Africa amid China slowdown: business council chief
Companies examine investment opportunities in 'nontraditional' markets
Climate Change
Indonesia startup to supply carbon credits as nation begins trading
Working with Gojek, platform operator Jejakin tries to improve public awareness
Your Week in Asia
Japan-China-South Korea meet, Vietnam GDP, Indonesia's train
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
#techAsia
Indonesia's battery travails and China's EV largesse
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Technology
TikTok's rise in ASEAN spells trouble for U.S. rival Snapchat
American short-video app's parent works to stay relevant in region with social commerce
Property
Indonesian consortium launches $1.3bn project at new capital site
Local conglomerates join first Nusantara development by private sector
Energy
Italy's Eni focuses on Indonesia amid shift from Russian gas
Energy company bucks trend of oil majors exiting Southeast Asian country
Supply Chain
Indonesia EV battery dream hits lithium, U.S. inflation act walls
EU Green Deal adds another challenge to nickel-rich but coal-reliant country
Comment
U.S.-Indonesia ties are frosty, but who's giving the cold shoulder?
China trade, anti-U.S. sentiment complicate Widodo's diplomatic strategy
Energy
BP, ExxonMobil bullish on carbon capture projects in Indonesia
Jakarta to issue new regulation to boost technology adoption
South China Sea
ASEAN troops launch maritime drills amid South China Sea tension
First-ever joint military exercises underscore bloc's unity over disputed waters
Travel & Leisure
RedDoorz to focus on Indonesian, Philippine hotels: CEO
Budget chain aims to increase properties to 8,000 over next few years
Travel & Leisure
Marriott to open three hotels in Indonesia's Nusantara
Announcement is welcome news as government plans to begin move next year
Business trends
Indonesian companies show fresh interest in new capital project
But foreign investors still mostly taking wait-and-see approach on Nusantara
Transportation
Indonesia's first bullet train hits 350 kph as Jokowi takes test ride
Service between Jakarta and Bandung scheduled to begin next month