China warns Asean to avoid being used as ‘chess pieces’ by big powers
South-east Asia has long been an area of geopolitical friction between major powers given its strategic importance.
South-east Asia has long been an area of geopolitical friction between major powers given its strategic importance.
The challenge for Indonesia now is to prevent the G-20 Summit from turning into a disaster.
The fundamental question raised at a recent forum remains valid - how should Australia deal with a bloc that has remained divided.
The US Secretary of State urged both to put pressure on Myanmar's rulers to return to democracy.
Indonesia, as the host of the G20 this year, proposed that restoring the goods of the two countries would help reduce inflation and foster economic growth.
The presence of First Lady Iriana accompanying the President was widely noted not only by the Indonesian people but also netizens across the world.
One of the toughest challenges for the archipelagic nation is how it can contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The Bali meeting is likely to become the first G-20 forum to constructively address the war in Ukraine.
The island nation has endured months of galloping inflation and lengthy power cuts after the government ran out of foreign currency to import vital goods.
The paper says the government's long-term electricity procurement plan is behind the curve, with financing options rather than road maps matteriing on the ground.