Indonesia

Intended to control soaring domestic cooking oil prices, the Indonesian government's ban has had a series of unintended consequences.

Palm oil firms chasing export profits were driving up costs for consumers, creating a potential political headache for the government.

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's visits to Vietnam and Indonesia demonstrated Tokyo's enduring diplomatic strengths in Southeast Asia.

In recent weeks, Indonesia has come under Western pressure to disinvite Russian President Vladimir Putin from the November summit.

Indonesian government attempts to regulate the azan, or Islamic call to prayer, continue to inflame religious sentiments.

The ban, which comes into effect on Wednesday, will add further upward pressure to the global price of cooking oil.

Rumors that President Joko Widodo is seeking to extend his time in office continue to spark protests, alongside inflation and controversial legislation.

Ongoing efforts to further develop the minilateral mechanism bear close watching, despite lingering challenges.

GoTo is a key part of Indonesia’s vision for future economic growth: It’s a company that uses technology and capital to make domestic markets more efficient.

Terrorism in the region has plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Will reopened borders lead to a resurgence in terrorist networks?

The passage of the law, which had languished in the legislature since 2016, follows a series of high-profile rape cases that have stoked public anger.

The protests proceeded despite President Joko Widodo's assurance that he has no intention to remain in office beyond the constitution's two-term limit.