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How the Exit of US Banks From the Net-Zero Banking Alliance Threatens Climate Finance in Southeast Asia

How the Exit of US Banks From the Net-Zero Banking Alliance Threatens Climate Finance in Southeast Asia

By Ardhi Rasy Wardhana
Without the participation of U.S. banks in the NZBA, the already limited pool of climate finance may shrink further.
New iPhone Still Barred From Sale in Indonesia Despite Apple Investment

New iPhone Still Barred From Sale in Indonesia Despite Apple Investment

By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta seems determined to use the leverage it enjoys as the world's fourth-largest smartphone market to extract maximum benefits from the U.S. tech giant.

Indonesia Officially Becomes First Southeast Asian Member of BRICS

Indonesia Officially Becomes First Southeast Asian Member of BRICS

By Sebastian Strangio
The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto's more proactive approach to foreign policy.

What Indonesia’s 2025 Budget Tells Us About Prabowo’s Fiscal Outlook

What Indonesia’s 2025 Budget Tells Us About Prabowo’s Fiscal Outlook

By James Guild
To a large extent, fears about uncontrolled government spending have been overblown.

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Voids Threshold for Presidential Nominations

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Voids Threshold for Presidential Nominations

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling is likely to allow a wider range of candidates to run for the presidency at the next election in 2029.
Indonesia Scales Back Planned VAT Hike, Will Apply Only to Luxury Goods

Indonesia Scales Back Planned VAT Hike, Will Apply Only to Luxury Goods

By Sebastian Strangio
The last-minute shift by President Prabowo Subianto came in response to strong criticisms from business associations and labor unions.

Will India-Indonesia Ties Take a Leap Forward in 2025?

Will India-Indonesia Ties Take a Leap Forward in 2025?

By Rushali Saha
Indonesian President Prabowo will be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade, a sign of the importance New Delhi accords its relations with Jakarta.
Of Diplomacy and Gaffes: Making Sense of Prabowo and Anwar’s China Visits

Of Diplomacy and Gaffes: Making Sense of Prabowo and Anwar’s China Visits

By Rahul Mishra and Harshit Prajapati
Southeast Asian leaders face considerable challenges in balancing nationalistic positions with the complexities of engaging China at the highest levels.

With Indonesia’s XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger, Telecom Consolidation Marches on 

With Indonesia’s XL Axiata-Smartfren Merger, Telecom Consolidation Marches on 

By James Guild
Amid both financial and geopolitical pressures, there has been a trend toward increased consolidation in Southeast Asia’s telecom industry.

Why Indonesia Needs To Reform Its Oil and Gas Exploration Landscape

Why Indonesia Needs To Reform Its Oil and Gas Exploration Landscape

By Larry Luckey
If the country is to achieve its ambitious 2030 energy goals, it needs to remove the obstacles in the way of foreign exploration activities.

Beyond Firepower: Rethinking Indonesia’s Surface Vessel Acquisition Priorities

Beyond Firepower: Rethinking Indonesia’s Surface Vessel Acquisition Priorities

By Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah
In modernizing the Indonesian Navy's surface fleet, Jakarta should anticipate changes to the nature of conflict.
ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy

ASEAN Needs to Rethink Its Myanmar Strategy

By Shayna Bauchner
An overhaul in ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar is clearly needed, but tilting toward the junta is the exact wrong direction.

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