International relations
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
Cybersecurity
Indonesian cyberattack signals growing threat in Southeast Asia
Philippines and Vietnam are especially prone to debilitating attacks, expert says
Your Week in Asia
China 'third plenum' meeting, ADB economic outlook, Indonesia Auto Show
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Japan immigration
In Indonesia and India, labor-starved Japanese hotels scout talent
Job fairs also planned in Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal as tourism booms
Commodities
Indonesia's Salim makes bid for Australia copper player Rex Minerals
Group's $265m offer represents hefty premium over recent share price
Opinion
Indonesia's EV drive faces geopolitical headwinds
Jakarta is betting big on producing electric vehicles, but so are much larger powers
Opinion
Empowering small farmers can combat climate risk across Asia
Why private credit and sustainable agriculture are key to cutting emissions
Economy
Indonesia business lobby says tariffs 'not solution' for industry
Head of chamber of commerce calls for fair competition to grow SMEs
Society
Southeast Asian militant group Jemaah Islamiyah to be disbanded
Organization behind 2002 Bali bombing says it is dissolving extremist network
Society
Indonesia takes school lunch cues from Japan, China and India
Tokyo keen to help President-elect Prabowo serve free meals to 78.5m students
Technology
Indonesia's first battery plant opens in major step for EV ambitions
LG Energy-Hyundai Motor venture can supply key part to 150,000 cars per year
Cybersecurity
Indonesia struggles to recover after cyberattack hits 282 agencies
Lack of data backups exacerbates problems across government
Energy
Japan commits to ASEAN power grid project to counter China
PM Kishida to reveal details of 10-year plan as utilities seek slice of market
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
Energy
Indonesia bets on Japan tie-up to boost its nascent hydrogen industry
Southeast Asian nation aiming to be 'key player' in global markets for the gas
Trade
Indonesia to levy 100-200% duties on clothing, ceramics, minister says
Tariffs could also soon affect imports of footwear, textiles and cosmetics
Commodities
Freeport Indonesia fires up $3.7bn East Java copper smelter
World's biggest facility will triple company's output as EV demand grows
Startups
Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation
Singapore group's unit allegedly directed customers to certain delivery services
Economy
Indonesia looks to curb cost concerns over Prabowo's free meal program
Finance minister says budgetary deficit will stay under 3% of GDP in 2025
Media & Entertainment
Netflix ups local content in Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines
Homegrown films challenge K-drama, Hollywood in Southeast Asia
South China Sea
South China Sea situation deeply concerning, U.S. East Asia envoy says
In Hanoi, Daniel Kritenbrink calls Beijing's actions in disputed waterway 'destabilizing'
Energy
Indonesia's Pertamina to invest $6.2bn in clean energy business
State oil firm will also boost carbon trading and bioethanol in five-year plan
Health Care
Malaysian hospital group IHH weighs entry into Indonesia, Vietnam
CEO Nair says 'the time is right' due to middle-class demand, regulatory reform
Finance
Singapore's top banks hungry for regional expansion
Domestic challenges prompt DBS, OCBC, UOB to seek growth elsewhere
Economy
Indonesia maintains key interest rate at 6.25% as rupiah slumps
Lack of change comes as inflation stays within central bank's target range