EU is seducing Asean
For Indonesia, leveling up Asean-EU cooperation into a strategic partnership is geopolitically important because it will provide Asean with stronger bargaining power vis-a-vis…
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Air tickets set to keep climbing from pandemic low: Experts
With the sector still mired in the red despite movement restrictions being largely lifted, the bargain bonanza for passengers is very much over.
Issues persist for refugees in Indonesia despite efforts from government, international organizations
Data from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees show that Indonesia is host to 9,991 refugees and 3,158 asylum seekers living in Greater Jakarta, Aceh, Surabaya, Kupang and…
Japan’s Kishida doctrine
For Southeast Asia, the rising military power of Japan can create a new balance to the tense military and economic rivalries in the region.
Frustrated at home, domestic workers vow to fight for protection on international stage
Indonesia has at least 5 million domestic workers and many of them experience hostile working conditions, including abusive treatment and given no days off or health insurance by…
Reshuffle helps coalition close ranks ahead of polls
Analysts say the meeting of the interparty elite was even more surprising than the results of the reshuffle.
The Quad summit move agenda forward
While the US has been keen to gather the Quad to support Ukraine, India remains lukewarm to this.
Reshuffle in the cards as Jokowi summons ministers
Rumours grew as the President summoned ministers for a discussion.
Why Indonesia’s pet breeding businesses are controversial
From breeding typical domesticated animals such as cats to more exotic creatures like tortoises, the profession has made quite the bank over the years, especially now as people…
Thailand further decriminalizes non-recreational cannabis use
Thailand was among the first countries in Southeast Asia to start decriminalizing cannabis.