Philippine presidential candidates enter final push to woo voters
Marcos, the son and namesake of the ousted dictator, has a wide lead in polls over incumbent vice-president, Robredo.
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Social media threatening press freedom: Nobel laureate Maria Ressa
The 58-year-old says social media first enabled split global narratives around Russia's annexation of Crimea back in 2014.
Solomon Islands ‘rebellion’ against Australia may happen in Papua
The writer says Indonesia must learn from the Solomon Islands decision to punish Australia and the US with a security agreement with China.
Enabling our forests to help us overcome multiple crises
Forests are the largest terrestrial pool of carbon and of biodiversity, yet they are shrinking.
Joining ASEAN or not should not matter to Timor-Leste
The writer says Timor-Leste can turn itself into a trailblazer in participatory eco-sustainability regardless of its membership into ASEAN.
Japan, Indonesia confirm cooperation toward free, open Indo-Pacific
The two sides also agreed the war in Ukraine must be ended through dialogue and to work together to deal with the economic and humanitarian impacts of the war.
Solomon Islands to supervise Chinese police operating there: Official
The Solomon Islands has a population of around 700,000 and relies on foreign aid from Australia, and increasingly China, to bolster its economy.
More than 3,000 civilians killed in Ukraine so far: UN
The UN human rights office also said the real toll was likely considerably higher, citing difficulties.
Indonesians flock to their hometowns for Idul Fitri celebrations
With less than a week left before Idul Fitri, toll roads, train stations, bus terminals and seaports are brimming with people.
Indonesia’s palm oil export ban could cost state $1.4 billion a month
The ban on RBD palm olein exports becomes effective on Thursday (April 28) and will remain in place until the price of cooking oil drops.