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Indonesia Arrests Fugitive Philippine Mayor Wanted Over Scam Operations
By Jim Gomez and Edna Tarigan
Alice Guo is the subject of a Senate investigation into her links to illegal gaming operations, human trafficking, and money laundering.
Indonesians Rejoice as Pope Francis Visits
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The Indonesian public have been taken with the pontiff since his arrival in the country, the first visit to Indonesia by a Pope in 35 years.
Indonesia’s Africa Outreach: Principle or Pragmatism?
By Allan Dharma Saputra
The upcoming Indonesia-Africa Forum will serve as a litmus test for the viability of Indonesia’s Africa strategy.
Pope Francis Returns to Asia-Pacific Frontlines
By Michel Chambon
Francis’ longest trip yet will touch on some fraught geopolitical issues.
Indonesian Authorities to Question President’s Son Over Private Jet Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Kaesang Pangarep, 29, has come under fire for taking a lavish overseas trip while protests erupted on the streets of Indonesia's cities.
Indonesia and Australia Sign ‘Historic’ Defense Cooperation Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides also announced their largest-ever bilateral military exercise, which will take place in Surabaya in November.
The Curious Vatican-Asian Alliance
By Victor Gaetan
What are the diplomatic priorities behind Pope Francis’ ambitious upcoming journey to the Asia-Pacific?
What’s Behind the Resumption of China-Indonesia Military Exercises?
By Ian Seow Cheng Wei
China and Indonesia have agreed to resume joint drills for the first time in a decade.
Indonesian Parliament and Election Body Agree to Uphold Court Rulings
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's election law will be brought into line with two Constitutional Court rulings that pro-government lawmakers attempted to overturn last week.
As Protests Rage, Indonesian Parliament Delays Controversial Election Law Changes
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this week, a legislative committee drafted changes to an election law that would have reversed two important Constitutional Court rulings.
Protests Loom After Indonesian Parliament ‘Subverts’ Court’s Election Law Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Anger has erupted over lawmakers' bid to override two Constitutional Court rulings that could have a significant impact on regional elections later in the year.
In Indonesia, E-Commerce App Temu Receives a Frosty Reception
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Jakarta is worried that the platform's "factory-to-consumer" business model will undermine the country's millions of small businesses.