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29 November, 2024
Asia elections
Indonesia court ruling shakes up presidential race rules: ‘victory for democracy’
The ruling removes the 20 per cent seat and 25 per cent vote threshold, paving the way for more diverse candidates and a more competitive political landscape.
5 hours ago
South China Sea
Indonesia to keep pushing for South China Sea code, expand defence ties
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Malaysia
Malaysia and Japan to develop green energy projects, Ishiba eyes defence ties
6 hours ago
Religion
Indonesian court’s ruling on citizens’ religion sparks discrimination fears
Rights activists say the court’s decision could reduce religion to a bureaucratic formality and ‘thicken religious polarisation’.
9 Jan 2025 - 6:42PM
Transport and logistics
Indonesia a magnet for Chinese logistics, supply chain operators: SF group
A growing economy, with multilingual talent and vast geographical expanse, makes Indonesia a good choice for expansion, SF unit says.
9 Jan 2025 - 12:49PM
Asean
Opinion
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Why Southeast Asia will shine on as an investment bright spot
A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain.
9 Jan 2025 - 10:41AM
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Hong Kong economy
Tap Hong Kong fundraising potential, Paul Chan tells Indonesian business elites
Finance chief calls on companies to take advantage of city’s capital markets, but one business lobby group warns that firms are unclear why they should.
9 Jan 2025 - 2:35AM
Malaysia
Bali to curb HMPV cases, steps up checks on visitors from China and Malaysia
The Indonesian government says HMPV is not a deadly virus and advises locals to maintain good hygiene.
8 Jan 2025 - 4:24PM
iPhone
Apple’s US$1 billion investment in Indonesia fails to lift iPhone 16 sales ban
Apple’s iPhone 16 remains banned in Indonesia because it has failed to meet local content rules.
8 Jan 2025 - 8:09PM
Diplomacy
Is Indonesia’s Brics entry a ‘strategic hedge’ or challenge to US interests?
The move, championed by Prabowo, reflects a bid to elevate Indonesia’s global standing – but could complicate ties with the US under Trump.
8 Jan 2025 - 1:02PM
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IPO
Hong Kong makes overture to Indonesian companies to raise capital
Companies in Southeast Asia’s most populous nation should find Hong Kong’s capital market an ‘attractive and advantageous’ place for raising funds, Paul Chan said.
8 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
Prabowo Subianto
Indonesia’s US$4 billion free meal scheme: feeding dreams or fuelling debt?
With plans to feed nearly 83 million people by 2029, critics warn the programme may push Indonesia’s budget deficit beyond its legal limits.
8 Jan 2025 - 11:00AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan on Indonesia mission as city’s firms eye huge market
Financial secretary has arrived in Jakarta with a business delegation to promote Hong Kong’s advantages to local companies.
7 Jan 2025 - 11:31PM
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ByteDance
ByteDance’s latest export after TikTok: Chinese short dramas
The company is looking for its next big hit in short dramas, with eyes on Southeast Asia and English-speaking markets.
7 Jan 2025 - 7:00PM
Honor
China’s Honor targets Indonesia’s growing appetite for premium smartphones
Honor expects to initially launch more than 30 products this year in Indonesia, where it plans to open over 10 ‘experience’ stores.
7 Jan 2025 - 9:00AM
Brics
Indonesia joins Brics as newest full member: Brazil foreign ministry
Addition of world’s fourth-most populous nation to group of major emerging national economies hailed as ‘deepening’ Global South cooperation.
7 Jan 2025 - 5:36AM
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Brics
Indonesia admitted as full Brics member, Brazil confirms
Indonesia’s candidacy was endorsed by Brics leaders in August 2023, but it only opted to formally join after Prabowo Subianto took office.
7 Jan 2025 - 8:07AM
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TikTok
TikTok expands e-commerce operation into Mexico amid potential US ban
TikTok Shop’s geographic expansion south of the United States shows it is undeterred by Washington’s ‘sell-or-ban’ law.
6 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM
Singapore
Singapore couple drops legal action against Indonesian teens over harassment
Police say investigations into the incident in Bandung have stopped after the perpetrators apologised to the couple.
6 Jan 2025 - 5:17PM
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Fifa
Fifa World Cup 2026: Indonesia sack coach Shin, citing need for better leadership
FA head says a replacement from Europe will arrive on January 11, with one of the names thrown about being ex-Barcelona coach Louis Van Gaal.
6 Jan 2025 - 8:52PM
Poverty
As Indonesia’s poverty struggles persist, Prabowo’s growth goals look elusive
Indonesia’s new president wants to transform his nation into an high-income economy by 2045, but the fight against poverty is far from won.
5 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM
Tourism
Volunteers clean up Bali’s beach from ‘worst’ monsoon-driven trash
Hundreds of volunteers joined a clean-up as monsoon rains brought waves of plastic waste to the tourist-favoured beaches.
4 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
Joko Widodo
Indonesia’s Widodo slams ‘baseless’ report listing him as corruption enabler
The OCCRP report lists Joko Widodo as the among individuals who have ‘done the most to advance crime and corruption globally’.
4 Jan 2025 - 9:30AM
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Singapore
Singapore defends interception of Indonesian fishing boats due to incursions
The Singapore coastguard had observed the Indonesian fishing vessels repeatedly entering and exiting the city state’s waters, the police say.
3 Jan 2025 - 4:43PM
Asia travel
8 Asian surfing spots to ride the waves, from Phuket to Sri Lanka
Surfing is banned in Hong Kong, but the rest of Asia offers great alternatives for everyone – from Phuket’s beginner waves to Indonesia’s challenging barrels.
3 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
Technology
Opinion
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Asia’s embrace of refurbished smartphones is a trend to dial into in 2025
It’s great for the environment, for brands looking to seduce customers into switching and for consumers hunting for a bargain.
3 Jan 2025 - 6:03AM
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Hong Kong aviation
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China’s C919 aims to spread wings further after ‘historic’ Hong Kong service
Launch of first commercial route outside mainland China part of efforts to fly home-made passenger aircraft into global markets.
2 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
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Commodities
‘Palm oil is strategic’: Indonesia’s Prabowo calls for protection
Foreign countries are eyeing Indonesian palm oil as the ‘strategic material’ is crucial to their industries, President Prabowo Subianto says.
31 Dec 2024 - 8:25PM
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