Top regional lender China struggling with development commitments, study finds
Chinese megaprojects have seen major delays and delivery issues, signalling a financing decline in recent years.
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Prabowo’s Ukraine quip hangs over Aussie meetup
The peace plan garnered mixed reviews, with some welcoming the suggestions while others questioned them.
Jokowi calls for healthy competition in elections, national unity
His remarks came amid concerns that the 2024 elections could again polarise the country the way they did in the previous two.
China’s Sichuan province signs deals with Indonesia to strengthen trade
These agreements, according to Chinese Communist Party secretary for Sichuan, will fortify the relationship between Indonesia and China.
Ball in Timor Leste’s court to full ASEAN membership
The small island nation’s has waited more than a decade to be an official member of ASEAN since its initial application in 2011.
Asean on path to ‘self-destruction’, analysts say
Experts also said Jakarta, widely considered to be Asean’s natural leader, has been held back this year by the bloc’s divided voice on urgent matters.
Transnational crimes in focus at Asean Summit
Analysts noted addressing transnational crimes was necessary for the association’s community building, and economic stability relies heavily upon a stable and safe region.
Labuan Bajo summit to take on ASEAN housekeeping
Some of the region’s most pressing issues, such as the South China Sea dispute, geopolitical tensions and the Myanmar crisis have long remained unresolved.
Taiwan bans sale of Indomie variant after discovery of carcinogen
Indomie is Indonesia's most popular instant noodle brand, with a survey showing that over 88 per cent of respondents consumed Indomie last year.
40 years covering the rise, retreat of Indonesian democracy
The Jakarta Post, which turns 40 today, has covered Indonesia’s democratic elections since 1999, when ballots were cast in the first free and fair election since 1955.