A year on, why Biden is doing badly in the polls
The writer says Covid-19 is only a partial answer. There is also the fundamental question of voter expectations.
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Jokowi should renegotiate Jakarta-Bandung train deal with Xi
People are concerned that the high-speed train project will plunge Indonesia into a "debt trap".
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Japan, U.S. must boost cooperation to ensure stable international order
During the talks, the two leaders agreed on Biden visiting Japan in the first half of this year and that a summit of Quad members would be held in Japan.
Myanmar: A human rights test for Hun Sen and ASEAN
Myanmar: A human rights test for Hun Sen and ASEAN
To Xi’s relief, Putin may have pulled US back into Europe
The Russian President’s massing of troops near Ukraine comes at a time when the Chinese leader faces pressure on several fronts.
The spread of dishonesty bugs
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Imagining Nusantara, Indonesia’s new capital
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s ambitious plan to relocate the capital to East Kalimantan is expected to cost US$32 billion.
Asean is poised for post-pandemic inclusive growth and prosperity – here’s why
Asean's outlook remains promising and the region is well on track to become the world's fourth largest economy by 2030
Rethinking Indonesia’s refugee policy
The asylum seekers in Indonesia include people from as far away as Iraq, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Myanmar.