Beyond great power rivalry
The geopolitical shifts caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-China rivalry have put the BRICS bloc in an odd position that makes it no longer an advocate of emerging…
Indonesia
Students, civil servants to study and work from home as Jakarta hosts Asean Summit
General traffic on several roads in the vicinity of the Jakarta Convention Centre, where the summit is to be held, will also be diverted or blocked to allow for the smooth…
Indonesian military chief wants capital punishment for soldiers accused of abduction, murder
The three soldiers allegedly abducted an Aceh native and demanded a ransom of Rp 50 million from the victim's family over the weekend.
Indonesia’s protectionism may stand in way of ASEAN digital economy pact
ASEAN’s digital economy is projected to triple to almost US$1 trillion by the end of 2030 through the natural adoption of digital technologies.
Career, credit risks of ‘pay later’ services spook young Indonesians
Social media users scrambled to check their credit scores after an online user shared that five prospective employees applying for a job at a financial institution had been…
Pushing the boundaries of local wine
With a predominantly Muslim population, alcohol consumption is low in Indonesia. Yet, Indonesians have been making alcoholic drinks for centuries.
ASEAN braces for risks of ‘deglobalization’
Inflation rates in several member states were also expected to remain high due to elevated input prices, increased demand for services and continued currency pressures.
Emergency status declared for fire engulfing Bandung landfill
The fire first broke out at the landfill on August 19, and has so far burned about 15 hectares of mountains of trash.
Critics denounce government’s methods in tackling Jakarta pollution
The government is scrambling to address Greater Jakarta’s air pollution problem amid public outcry over worsening air quality in the region.
Singapore, Indonesia navies conduct bilateral military exercise
At sea, both navies conducted a series of serials including gunnery firing, as well as air defence, communication and manoeuvring exercises.