Who is Lawrence Wong? Singapore’s PM-in-waiting
He will be the fourth prime minister to lead the financial hub since its independence in 1965, though the timing of the handover from current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is as…
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Open space: Male victims of abuse and dating violence speak up
According to a 2017 study by the Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry, sexual violence against boys aged 13-17 are twice as prevalent as sexual violence against…
China warns Australia risks ‘serious consequences’ after jet interception
Australia has argued it is not unusual for it to undertake surveillance flights in the South China Sea, a region Beijing insists comes under its domain despite a 2016 Hague ruling…
As supply chain patterns evolve, Asean is more relevant than ever
Already a key driver of global economic growth, Asean’s trade and innovation hub status is set to help propel it to become the world’s fourth largest economy by 2030.
Russia braces for economic upheaval as Ukraine war sanctions start to bite
With billions in financial reserves and money still coming in from exports, Russia is yet to feel the full impact of Western sanctions imposed over its offensive in Ukraine, but…
Indonesia’s inflation rises to nearly five-year high
The food, beverage and tobacco spending group was the largest driver of monthly inflation in May with a 0.20 percentage point contribution.
US, Taiwan launch trade talks in bid to deepen ties
The process, labeled the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, follows an agreement US President Joe Biden announced last week with 12 Asian economies, which excluded Taiwan.
Sincerity of US ‘vision’ for Asean put to test
Despite the US’ apparent ardor to revive its relationship with the region, some Asean analysts are still probing the longevity of this attention.
Time for Indonesia to act to cool rising Indo-Pacific temperatures
The odds may be heavily stacked against Jokowi, but he should give it a go nevertheless, not only for Indonesia’s sake but for the sake of regional and global peace.
Russia, Ukraine among additions to visa on Indonesia’s arrival list
Besides Russia and Ukraine, foreign nationals from Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Serbia, and Jordan will be able to enter Indonesia.