Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
Natural disasters
Floods in Indonesia's North Maluku kill 13, two injured
Disaster management agency warns heavy rain may continue in next few days
Politics
Indonesia holds first Independence Day event in new capital
1,400 guests attend scaled-back event in Nusantara
Economy
Indonesia forecasts smaller budget deficit of 2.53% of GDP in 2025
Contraction despite 9% rise in expenditure to fund Prabowo's policies
Business trends
Indonesia's new capital Nusantara attracts increased investor interest
Prabowo asserts support for project amid private sector doubts
Economy
Indonesia's economy grew 5.05% in Q2
Southeast Asian nation's GDP expands as holiday demand, foreign tourists spur growth
Economy
Southeast Asia to outpace China's GDP growth and foreign investment: report
Think tank projects 5.1% average growth next decade in six key economies
Politics
Indonesia launches 'golden visa' program to attract business investment
Pricey permits might also reduce the number of digital nomads living in Bali
Asia Insight
Japan's new enemy in fight to lure immigrant workers: The tumbling yen
Visa rules eased, but currency weakness tarnishes Japan's appeal for overseas hires
International relations
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
Your Week in Asia
China 'third plenum' meeting, ADB economic outlook, Indonesia Auto Show
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Indonesia business lobby says tariffs 'not solution' for industry
Head of chamber of commerce calls for fair competition to grow SMEs
Energy
Japan commits to ASEAN power grid project to counter China
PM Kishida to reveal details of 10-year plan as utilities seek slice of market
Trade
Indonesia to levy 100-200% duties on clothing, ceramics, minister says
Tariffs could also soon affect imports of footwear, textiles and cosmetics
Economy
Indonesia looks to curb cost concerns over Prabowo's free meal program
Finance minister says budgetary deficit will stay under 3% of GDP in 2025
Economy
Indonesia maintains key interest rate at 6.25% as rupiah slumps
Lack of change comes as inflation stays within central bank's target range
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Politics
Indonesian officials' departure reveals turmoil in capital relocation
Outgoing President Jokowi's legacy project hits snag two months before move
Economy
India to remain fastest growing big economy in 2024, World Bank says
Global expansion to hold steady at 2.6%; U.S. presidential election a risk for Asia
Business Spotlight
Japan's convenience store chains chase elixir of growth across Asia
Indonesia, Thailand, China in focus as retailers face aging, shrinking home market
The Future of Asia 2024
Indonesia to apply for CPTPP membership this year: minister
Multinational trade pact is 'low-hanging fruit' compared with traditional FTAs, Hartarto says
Opinion
Japan cannot make CO2 disappear just by exporting it
Plans for overseas storage must involve taking permanent responsibility
Economy
Indonesia's GDP growth accelerates to 5.11%, beats economist forecasts
Consumption climbs 4.91%, buoyed by spending during mammoth elections
Economy
Indonesia hikes key interest rate to 6.25% as rupiah slumps
Central bank to continue interventions to maintain currency stability
Opinion
Indonesia's next finance minister will have big shoes to fill
Prabowo's spending plans would put fiscal targets at risk
Transportation
Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz
Trading house to work with India's L&T on the $290m construction