Retno’s quiet mission
The Myanmar question is unlike any of the other diplomatic issues Indonesia will seek to address this year as Asean chair.
Editorial
US and allies must expand cooperation with the Philippines
The strategic importance of the Philippines to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific and ensure the safety of sea-lanes is increasing.
Time to get the rats out of the bag
The paper says on many occasions, the Corruption Eradication Commission has been reluctant to follow the money and catch the big fish in graft cases.
Calmly debate legislation taking security into account
Japan should explore approaches to expand exports of equipment while maintaining the principle of a pacifist nation, the author states.
Sports and politics don’t mix
The fallout of the embarrassing verdict may be far-reaching, as Indonesia may be banned from hosting future international competitions under FIFA’s auspices.
Dwindling Filipino farmers
There remains the urgent need to encourage more Filipinos to take up farming by dismantling the structural obstacles that have held down farmers and prevented the country from…
Jokowi’s progress on Myanmar
Hopes abound among the global community and the people of Myanmar that Asean under Indonesia’s chairmanship will achieve major breakthroughs.
Totally new type of ROK President achieves reconciliation with Japan
President Yoon met with Prime Minister Kishida and took a step to resolve the issue of wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.
Rally of bitcoin and arrest of Terraform CEO reveal conflicting aspects of crypto
While optimists predict the advent of a “crypto spring” in line with the rally of bitcoin, pessimists remain skeptical about the market saddled with high volatility. But it is…
Jokowi-Lee’s achievements: Jakarta Post editorial
The two leaders have laid down a strong foundation for future bilateral relations between the two Asean neighbours that their successors will nurture, the paper notes.