Ushering stronger Indonesia-US post-pandemic ties
Indonesia-US proximity highlights Washington’s recognition of the critical role Jakarta plays in the global economic growth.
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High cooking oil prices fry Indonesian food hawkers
Simple packaged cooking oil prices have risen 28 percent to-date due to high global crude palm oil prices, according to Trade Ministry data.
Indonesia ranks third in Asean on manufacturing PMI uptick
The overall manufacturing PMI for ASEAN grew 1.1 points to 52.8 in the seventh consecutive month of improving figures.
Biden should give Asean leaders face time to improve ties: Cambodia
No individual meetings have been currently planned between the region's leaders and Biden as they meet for talks on May 12 and 13.
Bali administration clamps down on ‘disrespectful’ visitors
The Hindu-majority province has expelled dozens of foreigners in recent years for disrespecting sacred sites or flouting the Covid-19 restrictions.
People swarm to tourist spots during long Idul Fitri holiday
The Indonesian government decided to lift the Covid-19 travel curbs for this year's festivities and extended the Idul Fitri holidays to six days.
Hong Kong more unequal, less free as Carrie Lam leaves office
Her term was dominated by pro-democracy protests and Beijing's crackdown, alongside a Covid-19 strategy that has left the city isolated.
Australia wants calm in ties with Solomon Islands after ‘invasion’ claim
Australia will respond calmly to the Solomon Islands after it signed a security pact with China, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
Jokowi’s hopes for Japan
The paper says the two nations should not take things for granted amid changes in the global security and defense architectures.
Same game, new moves: Digital threats to journalists in Indonesia
In step with the growth of digital media, digital-based pressures on journalists are on the rise.