Rohingya refugees in Indonesia face constant hurdles in resettling
Many refugees still come to Indonesia with hopes of a better life, but they often receive no support during the resettlement process.
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Suspend Myanmar before the Phnom Penh Asean Regional Forum
The writer says Asean foreign ministers should take bolder measures to ensure the junta will not act as a “thorn in the flesh” of the regional bloc.
Japan to join ‘Garuda Shield’ military drills in Indonesia for first time
Japan's involvement comes as Washington and its regional allies step up efforts to counter China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indonesia, China pledge deeper ties after rare Beijing summit
The last time China hosted foreign leaders was at the start of the Winter Olympics in February.
Indonesian police to deploy hundreds to secure slain cop’s second autopsy
The Jambi Police are deploying 330 officers, including personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department and General Supervision Inspectorate, among other units.
Myanmar military executions prompt global outcry
Among those executed were democracy campaigner Kyaw Min Yu, 53, and 41-year-old former lawmaker and hip-hop artist Phyo Zeya Thaw.
From war to peace: Vietnam’s rubber sandals march on
Made from recycled military truck or aircraft tyres, Vietnam's hand-made rubber sandals have travelled vast distances over the decades.
Indonesia’s interfaith couples concerned as resistance to Surabaya court ruling grows
In a vastly multicultural society like Indonesia, interfaith marriage is a growing albeit not commonly acknowledged phenomenon.
Ukraine and Russia seal grain deal as US pledges more military aid
The deal means around US$10 billion worth of grain will be available for sale with roughly 20 million tons of last year's harvest that can now be exported.
Indonesia’s pottery industry finally gets its moment
After being mostly thought of as a hobby, pottery is starting to become a real commercial force in Indonesia.