‘Wayang kulit’ demonstrates Indonesia’s resilient culture
Wayang kulit, which was heavily influenced by Hindu culture, was immensely popular before Islam’s arrival to Java.
G20 opportunity for Indonesia to set global trade reform direction
The G20 is the only group that can mobilize support from the world’s most powerful economies to reform institutions such as the WTO.
Putin battles on two fronts – in Ukraine and on the Russian economy
A banking crisis cannot be far away, as Russia's entire financial sector grinds to a halt.
Foreign tourists can travel freely in Vietnam with negative Covid-19 tests
In the first 24 hours after entry, tourists are required to remain at their place of accommodation and have a COVID-19 test.
Galvanised by Russian invasion, Europe finds new security purpose
Regardless of the outcome of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Ukraine war has given Nato a new lease of life.
Putin’s plan for rapid invasion of Ukraine has not gone as expected
Events this week are set to show goal of swift Ukrainian collapse is no longer achievable.
The day after the day after Russia’s invasion
The writer says a new chapter in geopolitics and economics will unfold.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Will Asean matter?
The writer says the sooner Asean disabuses itself from the notion of Asean centrality, the better.
War in Ukraine: How a faraway conflict can hit close to home
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the events in Ukraine are existential for Singapore.
Can virtual labour mobility heal scars of Indonesia’s youth job insecurity?
The writers say a labor market crisis is looming for the next generation if unemployment and job insecurity are overlooked.