Prabowo should brief his ASEAN colleagues on his meeting with Xi Jinping
Indonesia's neighbors have the right to hear about the actual situation from President Prabowo himself.
Kornelius Purba
Japanese people okay military buildup under ‘hypocritical’ constitution
Western countries and even ASEAN do not mind the amendment, because for them the constitution is no longer relevant amid the assertiveness of China.
Why 1 million Indonesians flock to Malaysian hospitals annually
As many as 60 percent of medical tourists stated they had experienced a misdiagnosis at a domestic hospital. This situation forced them look for better and more reliable medical…
ASEAN, the unlikely beneficiary of East Asian giants’ rivalry
An example of their common view on ASEAN is their agreement to use the ASEAN-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, billed as the world’s largest free trade agreement,…
PM Wong, please stop using Swift deal as policy model
Fellow ASEAN members are likely waiting to see whether Singapore's new prime minister makes good on his promise about his leadership style, hopefully one that will not repeat the…
Why Prabowo should wrap up his East Asia tour with Seoul visit
While South Korea was not on Prabowo’s April itinerary, he can still plan a trip to Seoul to meet with president Yoon. This would provide him with a perfect opportunity to…
What will happen now Jokowi has scored triple victory in election?
People who are unhappy with his consistent intervention in the elections and the election results will not forgive Jokowi, notes the writer.
SOS: Myanmar tops opium production
Myanmar has a long history of drug production linked to political and economic insecurity caused by decades of armed conflict.
Nelson Mandela and the killers of children in Gaza
South Africa has brought Israel to the International Court of Justice to stop what it says are the genocidal acts committed by the Israeli military forces against the Palestinians…
For ASEAN, Japan is irreplaceable despite China’s might
Many have predicted China will soon replace the US as the world’s economic and military superpower. Japan will, however, remain an influential and trusted partner for ASEAN.