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Indonesia to Pursue Closer Relations With Russia, President-Elect Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The president-elect's visit to Russia is a sign that Prabowo Subianto's administration will remain staunchly committed to the country's non-aligned foreign policy.
Hit Netflix Series Offers an Authentic Depiction of Life in Indonesia
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite its sci-fi spin, the Indonesian series “Nightmares and Daydreams” offers acute social commentary on a number of issues facing the country.
Embracing Reuse Solutions: A Path Forward for Asia in the Global Plastic Treaty
By Rahyang Nusantara
Pioneering efforts in Asian countries seek to phase out single-use plastics for reusable alternatives.
Booming Indonesian Nickel Industry Faces Challenges Ahead
By Nugroho Adi Sasongko
The world's largest nickel producer will have to manage its global trading strategies while addressing concerns over the environment at home.
Is Fuel Subsidy Reform Finally On the Way in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Malaysia and Indonesia are both beginning to reduce long-standing subsidies that have kept fuel prices well below market rates.
Indonesia’s Massive Metals Build-out Is Felling the Forest for Batteries
By Victoria Milko, Ed Davey, and Camille Fassett
Where developers build Indonesia’s vast nickel-processing plants, surrounding forest disappears twice as fast: “The damage to the environment is devastating.”
Who Will Serve as Indonesia’s Next Finance Minister?
By Ahmad Syarif
Here are the three main contenders to take the post when President-elect Prabowo Subianto takes office in October.
Jemaah Islamiyah Says It Has Disbanded. Should We Believe It?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Late last month, 16 senior JI figures announced the group's dissolution, and said they were “ready to actively contribute to Indonesia's progress and dignity.”
Indonesia’s Prabowo Plans to Increase Debt to Fund Spending Plans
By Sebastian Strangio
The president-elect plans to increase the country's debt-to-GDP ratio to 50 percent, up from 39 percent currently, in order to achieve his ambitious growth targets.
China’s BYD Opens EV Factory in Thailand, Expanding Regional Presence
By Sebastian Strangio
The factory is the Chinese automaker's first in Southeast Asia, where it already dominates the fast-growing market for electric vehicles.
Why Indonesia’s State-Owned Railway Company Is Taking On Debt
By James Guild
A costly China-backed high-speed rail project has increased scrutiny of Kereta Api Indonesia's finances.
Another Trade War? Escalating Friction in Indonesia-EU Relations
By Michio Ueda
The discord between Indonesia and the EU over nickel and deforestation issues reflect broader challenges facing the global order.