A man stands outside a currency exchange bureau in downtown Nairobi, Kenya. Emerging economies around the world are feeling the pressure of a strong greenback.
Economy

From Indonesia to Japan, dollar's rising strength raises global alarm

G20 finance ministers likely to discuss issue as their currencies depreciate

14 April 2024
A Cosco Shipping container ship at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai. (cnsphoto via Reuters)
Economy

China to cap 'healthy' developing Asia's growth in 2024, says ADB

Second-largest economy's downturn could bring 'spillovers to trading partners'

11 April 2024
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has seen an increasing number of inquiries from Southeast Asian startups considering IPOs. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
Startups

Indonesian VC recommends Tokyo IPO amid Japan stock boom

Indogen Capital says Nasdaq 'too far' to reach for Southeast Asian startups

9 April 2024
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto, left, meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Apr. 1: Not raising territorial issues could potentially embolden China. (China Daily via Reuters)
Opinion

Prabowo's China policy dilemma evident in Beijing trip

Next Indonesian leader focused on security but keen for development support

8 April 2024
Nvidia and Indosat are reportedly joining hands for an AI project in Indonesia. (Source photos by Reuters)
Business deals

Nvidia, Indosat to build $200m AI center in Indonesia: government

Sinar Mas and LG also tying up on data center business in country

5 April 2024
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto greets supporters during an election campaign rally in February in Jakarta. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Politics

Indonesian scholars fear self-censorship under Prabowo

Analysts warn lack of objective research could deter foreign investors

5 April 2024
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, welcomes Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto at his office in Putrajaya on April 4. (Photo courtesy of Malaysia's Prime Minister's Office)
International relations

Indonesia president-elect Prabowo meets Anwar after Xi, Kishida

Neighbors' relations continue to be close and strengthened, Malaysian PM says

4 April 2024
Demand for nickel has been rising due to its use as a key ingredient in hybrid and electric vehicle batteries. But the nickel sector in Indonesia, the world's largest producer of the metal, has been overshadowed by corruption.
Commodities

Indonesia nickel concerns stoked by corruption and land disputes

Bribery charges highlight challenge of regulating lucrative sector

3 April 2024
Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's president-elect and defense minister, shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on April 3. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
International relations

Indonesia's Prabowo visits Japan for balance after his China trip

President-elect wants to strengthen defense and economic ties with Tokyo

3 April 2024
Schoolgirls in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, in northwestern Sumatra. The province is making efforts to bring in tourists after long being off travelers' radar. (Photo by Marco Ferrarese)
Tea Leaves

How tourism can soften hard-line Aceh

Indonesia's most buttoned-up province opens up, somewhat, to visitors

3 April 2024
Taylor Swift performed in Japan, Australia and Singapore as part of her "The Eras Tour." 
Media & Entertainment

As Singapore basks in Taylor Swift afterglow, Indonesia fears missing out

Few big artists visit Jakarta, forcing audiences to take their money abroad

3 April 2024
Indonesia's first high-speed train carried its 2 millionth passenger in March. (Photo by Nana Shibata)
Transportation

Xi calls Indonesia high-speed rail a 'gold standard' of ties

Jakarta weighs extension of China-backed line as passengers cross 2m in 6 months

2 April 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's defense minister and president-elect, to Beijing on April 1. 
International relations

Indonesia's Prabowo meets Xi in rare pre-inauguration China visit

President-elect hopes to cement ties with Beijing, also plans to visit Japan

1 April 2024
General view of Balikpapan in Indonesia. The proposed Trans-Borneo Railways project connects the western part of the island to the city as well as future Indonesian capital of Nusantara.
Transportation

Brunei firm pitches 1,600 km high-speed rail linking Indonesia, Malaysia

Trans-Borneo project seeks connections to Kota Kinabalu and Nusantara

1 April 2024
Indonesian President-elect, Prabowo Subianto (left), and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in China in the coming days. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Yusuke Hinata)
International relations

Indonesia's Prabowo to meet Xi Jinping in China

Incoming president choses China for his first overseas visit after election

29 March 2024
Officers prepare an EV charging unit in Bali, Indonesia, in 2022. The rising costs for metals and minerals due to soaring demand for EVs have put Southeast Asia in a greenflation bind. (Antara Foto via Reuters)
Energy

Greenflation causes Indonesia and Vietnam to backtrack on renewables

In Malaysia, a weak currency squeezes financing for decarbonation efforts

25 March 2024
Indonesia's furniture and handicraft industry is facing pressure due to a new European Union regulation aimed at fighting deforestation. (Photo by Nana Shibata) 
23 March 2024
Prabowo Subianto was officially confirmed on March 20 to be Indonesia's next president. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Prabowo set to keep Indonesia on Jokowi's growth-focused path

Plans for heavy spending from infrastructure to school meals raise fiscal concerns

22 March 2024
Prabowo Subianto, left, along with his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming, react to their supporters on the night of Indonesia's presidential election on Feb. 14. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Prabowo officially elected as Indonesia's next president, calls for unity

Final results show defense minister won 58% of votes in February polls

21 March 2024
Indonesian superapp provider GoTo's stock price has slumped since the company went public in 2022. (Photo by GoTo)
Companies

Indonesia's GoTo posts $5.8bn loss in 2023 on TikTok write-down

Superapp and ride-sharing company expects EBITDA breakeven this year

19 March 2024
For his 2022 presidential election campaign, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s PR team portrayed him as a youthful "cool uncle" who would bring unity to a divided nation.
Opinion

Prabowo followed Marcos' election playbook, for better or worse

Indonesians now must wait to see if next president takes authoritarian path

15 March 2024
Many Indonesian workers have found jobs in Japan's short-handed agricultural sector. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
Japan immigration

Indonesians, Vietnamese form larger share of Japan's foreign workers

Weak yen and relatively low wages sap appeal for Chinese and Western workers

15 March 2024
Indonesian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Pahala Mansury speaks during an interview on March 11 in Tokyo. (Photo by Manami Yamada) 
Interview

Indonesian minister urges investment in Jokowi's mineral strategy

Maritime sector could also be part of developing domestic value chains for growth

12 March 2024
PDI-P presidential nominee Ganjar Pranowo greets supporters on Feb. 10: The party's return to opposition could be a chance to reinforce its commitment to democracy.
Opinion

Indonesian democracy will be more protected with PDI-P in opposition

Outgoing ruling party can return to role as advocate for ordinary citizens

11 March 2024
The Grand Outlet in Karawang draws customers from Jakarta and nearby Bandung. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
Retail

Indonesia outlet malls draw middle-class fans of Adidas, Coach

Mitsubishi Estate, other foreign developers seize growing demand for brand names

9 March 2024