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2023 Was Another Big Year for Indonesian Cinema

2023 Was Another Big Year for Indonesian Cinema

By James Guild
Box office receipts have to return to their pre-pandemic levels, but locally-made films are making up a greater proportion of ticket sales.

Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand

Microsoft CEO Announces AI Investments in Indonesia, Thailand

By Sebastian Strangio
Satya Nadella has pledged to expand the infrastructure needed to support the firm's AI services in the fast-growing region.
Indonesia Mulling Dual Citizenship In a Bid to Reverse Brain Drain

Indonesia Mulling Dual Citizenship In a Bid to Reverse Brain Drain

By Sebastian Strangio
Recent years have seen growing numbers of young Indonesians seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Singapore.

Deforestation in Indonesia Spiked Last Year, But Some Trends Are Improving

Deforestation in Indonesia Spiked Last Year, But Some Trends Are Improving

By Victoria Milko
According to one resources analyst, large-scale deforestation appears to be shrinking compared to the past.

Lee and Jokowi Pledge Continuity at Final Leaders’ Summit

Lee and Jokowi Pledge Continuity at Final Leaders’ Summit

By Sebastian Strangio
For the first time, the Singaporean and Indonesian leaders attended the Leaders' Retreat along with their successors.

Indonesia’s Prabowo On Brink of Parliamentary Majority After Receiving Rival Party’s Backing

Indonesia’s Prabowo On Brink of Parliamentary Majority After Receiving Rival Party’s Backing

By Sebastian Strangio
The NasDem party, which backed a competing presidential candidate, said it was ready to pledge its "full support" for the ex-general's administration.

Indonesian Imperialism Is Alive – And Brutal – in West Papua

Indonesian Imperialism Is Alive – And Brutal – in West Papua

By David Hutt
In the restive eastern province, Cold War realpolitik continues to reverberate.
Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says

Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says

By Sebastian Strangio
A senior official confirmed that Joko Widodo lost his membership after refusing to endorse its presidential candidate in February's election.

How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023

How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023

By James Guild
Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting to come into focus.

Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election

Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The Constitutional Court's expected verdict has removed the final obstacle to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto taking office in October.

Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?

Is Southeast Asia’s Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?

By Gabriela Fernando and Angie Bone
Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.
The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia

The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Wang's visit is another sign that Beijing wants to get off on the right foot with the incoming Indonesian administration.

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