Island nation would be Southeast Asia's first member of economic group
From India to U.K., countries keen to collaborate on trade, energy and more
Competition among predatory elites will actually help preserve democracy
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Defense minister signals big coalition, calling for 'collaboration' with rivals
Defense minister claims victory based on unofficial counts while rivals cry foul
Analysts say costly election pledges in focus amid fiscal discipline concern
'Cuddly' grandpa is favorite of youth and financial markets, but alarms rights activists
72-year-old far ahead of rivals, likely to gain majority in first round
World's largest direct presidential vote includes around 820,000 polling stations
Over 200m people are eligible to vote on Feb. 14 to choose Jokowi's successor
Jokowi's focus on mining has done little for employment
As criticism of Jokowi's role mounts, analysts says voters could change their minds
Supporters add to enthusiasm in three-way election
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Voters hope for jobs, curbing inflation; candidates pledge prosperity, change
Fatal accidents, ethnic clashes threaten to re-radicalize former extremists
Academic communities and NGOs claim incumbent undermines democracy
Questionable interventions and corruption setbacks to taint Jokowi's legacy
Prabowo, Ganjar heavy on economic diplomacy, Anies wants return to global stage
Envoy to Japan says membership would benefit both Jakarta and economic club
Candidates set ambitious targets, compete over industrial policy
In final presidential debate, Ganjar hits out at Jokowi's support for Prabowo
Fiscal moves seen linked to populist programs amid presidential election
Muslim-majority Asian nation had criticized Israel's attacks on Gaza