The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development will prepare a road map for Indonesia's accession to the group of mostly rich economies.
International relations

Indonesia and OECD to start accession discussions

Island nation would be Southeast Asia's first member of economic group

21 February 2024
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto speaks to supporters in Jakarta on Feb. 14, claiming victory in the presidential election. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

World leaders seek ties with Prabowo after Indonesia election

From India to U.K., countries keen to collaborate on trade, energy and more

20 February 2024
Many worry that Prabowo Subianto, apparent winner of Indonesia's presidential election, has little commitment to democracy. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Opinion

Prabowo's victory won't bring authoritarian rule back in Indonesia

Competition among predatory elites will actually help preserve democracy

19 February 2024
Food prices at Singapore's popular hawker centers climbed 15% between 2019 and 2023. (Photo by Fumika Sato)
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

17 February 2024
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto speaks to reporters after his election campaign rally in Jakarta on Feb. 10. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Indonesia's Prabowo at risk of leading bloated cabinet after weak legislative vote

Defense minister signals big coalition, calling for 'collaboration' with rivals

16 February 2024
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto shakes hands with his supporters in Jakarta on Feb. 14. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Indonesia election: How Prabowo's big night unfolded

Defense minister claims victory based on unofficial counts while rivals cry foul

15 February 2024
Indonesian Defense Minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, left, and his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming, speak to supporters in Jakarta on Feb. 14. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Prabowo faces 'power game' with Jokowi after claiming victory

Analysts say costly election pledges in focus amid fiscal discipline concern

15 February 2024
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto attends a campaign rally in Jakarta on Jan. 26.
Indonesia election

Prabowo Subianto, the 3rd-time candidate close to Indonesia's top job

'Cuddly' grandpa is favorite of youth and financial markets, but alarms rights activists

15 February 2024
Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto reacts after a campaign rally in Jakarta on Feb. 10. Pollsters' quick-count results show Prabowo is leading his two rivals. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Prabowo claims victory in Indonesian election based on unofficial counts

72-year-old far ahead of rivals, likely to gain majority in first round

14 February 2024
A voter casts her ballot at a polling station in Bogor, West Java on Feb. 14. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Indonesians head to polls to elect Jokowi's successor

World's largest direct presidential vote includes around 820,000 polling stations

14 February 2024
From left: Indonesian presidential candidates Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto and Ganjar Pranowo. (Source photos by Reuters) 
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

13 February 2024
Vale's nickel smelter in South Sulawesi province: Mining investment in Indonesia has been capital intensive.
Opinion

Indonesia's next president should focus on job creation

Jokowi's focus on mining has done little for employment

13 February 2024
Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto speaks at a rally in Jakarta on Feb. 10. His momentum could carry him to a first-round victory. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Indonesia's Prabowo likely to win election in first round, polls say

As criticism of Jokowi's role mounts, analysts says voters could change their minds

12 February 2024
(Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

In Pictures: Race to succeed Jokowi sweeps Indonesia

Supporters add to enthusiasm in three-way election

12 February 2024
Posters of the presidential election are seen in Jakarta on Feb. 8: Indonesians will choose their next leader on Feb. 14. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Your Week in Asia

Indonesia election, Japan H3 rocket launch, Kakao earnings

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

11 February 2024
Hundreds of thousands of supporters gather for Prabowo Subianto's rally in Jakarta on Feb. 10, the final day of campaigning. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Indonesia election

Indonesians pack final presidential rallies as campaign ends

Voters hope for jobs, curbing inflation; candidates pledge prosperity, change

11 February 2024
Aerial view of the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park. The site has been the scene of serious workplace accidents and ethnic tensions.
Terrorism

Indonesia's nickel hub at risk of radicalism, report warns

Fatal accidents, ethnic clashes threaten to re-radicalize former extremists

10 February 2024
Indonesia's Joko "Jokowi" Widodo faces criticism over his support for presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia election

Jokowi faces backlash over support for Prabowo's presidential bid

Academic communities and NGOs claim incumbent undermines democracy

9 February 2024
Indonesian President Joko Widodo's suspected machinations in the leadership of political parties besides his own PDI-P have raised alarms over the past few years.
Opinion

Dynastic politics are putting Indonesia's democratic achievements at risk

Questionable interventions and corruption setbacks to taint Jokowi's legacy

8 February 2024
An Indonesian naval cadet observes exercises in the North Natuna sea in October 2021: Chinese and Indonesian vessels have clashed in Indonesia's exclusive economic zone. (Antara Foto via Reuters)
Indonesia election

Indonesia presidential hopefuls muted on China dependence

Prabowo, Ganjar heavy on economic diplomacy, Anies wants return to global stage

8 February 2024
Heri Akhmadi, Indonesia's ambassador to Japan, said his country has long been a "key partner" of the OECD. (Photo by Shigeru Seno)
International relations

Indonesia offers OECD 'the voice of the Global South': ambassador

Envoy to Japan says membership would benefit both Jakarta and economic club

8 February 2024
Indonesian presidential candidates Ganjar Pranowo, left, Prabowo Subianto, center, and Anies Baswedan hold hands as they attend a debate in Jakarta in December 2023.
Indonesia election

Indonesia's growth strategy in focus ahead of presidential vote

Candidates set ambitious targets, compete over industrial policy

6 February 2024
Indonesian presidential candidates Anies Baswedan, left, Prabowo Subianto, third from left, and Ganjar Pranowo, second from right, along with their running mates hold hands at a debate in Jakarta on Feb. 4.
Indonesia election

Free lunch, free internet: Indonesia candidates defend election pledges

In final presidential debate, Ganjar hits out at Jokowi's support for Prabowo

5 February 2024
Tourists in Bali, Indonesia, on Jan. 4. Businesses in the Southeast Asian country are up in arms over a series of current and planned tax increases, including for some leisure activities.
Economy

Indonesia tax hikes spark outcry among businesses

Fiscal moves seen linked to populist programs amid presidential election

4 February 2024
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
International relations

Indonesia's bid to join OECD faces opposition by Israel

Muslim-majority Asian nation had criticized Israel's attacks on Gaza

4 February 2024