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Indonesia
Timor-Leste Hopes to Join ASEAN When Indonesia Chairs in 2023
By Achmad Ibrahim and Niniek Karmini
The nation officially applied for full membership of ASEAN in 2011, but the rest of the bloc has yet to make a final decision.
9 Killed in Attack in Indonesia’s Papua Province, Say Police
By Sebastian Strangio
The killings came amid protests over an Indonesian government plan to create new provinces in the eastern region.
The Scandal at Indonesian Charity Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT)
By James Guild
An investigation by the news magazine Tempo highlights the importance both of a free media and an empowered financial watchdog.
Deadline Looms for Indonesia’s Harsh New Internet Content Restrictions
By Sebastian Strangio
The regulation grants the authorities the power to fine or block social media platforms that fail to comply with government content moderation orders.
Australia, Indonesia Commit to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
By Andi Jatmiko and Niniek Karmini
Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading rapidly across Indonesia for the first time in 32 years and there are concerns it could spread to Australia’s herds.
Why Indonesia Needs to Reform Its System of Energy Subsidies
By I Dewa Made Raditya Margenta and Filda C. Yusgiantoro
State subsidies help keep energy affordable for low-income Indonesians. They may also be holding up its green energy transition.
What Do High Oil Prices Mean for Clean Energy in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Net energy importers may be forced into a quicker transition, but the same is not true of nations with a large amount of oil and gas at their disposal.
Jokowi Says Russia Agrees to Permit Vital Exports From Ukraine
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the Indonesian leader, Vladimir Putin has promised to open a sea route to allow exports of food and fertilizer from Ukraine.
Indonesia Shuts Down Bar Chain Following Blasphemy Controversy
By Sebastian Strangio
Blasphemy prosecutions have become more common over the past two decades, undermining Indonesia's reputation as a moderate Islamic state.
As Cyber Threats Grow, Indonesia’s Data Protection Efforts Are Falling Short
By Estey Chen
Bureaucratic rivalry and overlapping mandates have prevented the country from pushing ahead with a planned data protection bill.
Garuda Indonesia Strikes Debt Restructuring Deal
By James Guild
The arrangement will help keep the partly state-owned airline airborne for the foreseeable future.
Indonesia Confirms President Jokowi’s Trip to Russia, Ukraine
By Sebastian Strangio
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said that the Indonesian leader will visit the two warring nations "in the spirit of peace."