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Amy Sood
Reporter, Asia Desk
Amy joined the SCMP in 2022, having previously worked at Agence France-Presse and contributing to CNN and NBC News. Originally from India, Amy grew up in Indonesia and spent a few years studying in New Zealand. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong.
The Indonesian leader shared a video of the conversation, where he received warm compliments from the incoming US president.
Indonesian experts agree that the deal will legitimise China’s ten-dash line and create a border dispute for Indonesia where there is none.
Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.
Indonesia’s new president is wasting no time pursuing a more active foreign policy to position his country as a leader of the Global South.
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Former trade chief Thomas Lembong’s arrest over a sugar import graft case marks a tougher anti-corruption stance under Prabowo, analysts note.
The likes of Vietnam and Malaysia have raced ahead of Indonesia to benefit from these firms’ ‘China plus one’ strategy, analysts say.
Members of the persecuted Muslim minority struggling to access education and jobs find solace in volunteering and supporting their community.
Calls to criminalise marital rape in India have sparked fierce debate over consent in the world’s largest democracy.
The mixed views reflect China’s rising economic clout, maritime security concerns and Indonesia’s non-aligned foreign policy.
President Prabowo Subianto says his cabinet of 48 ministries, which has 109 members, is representative of people across Indonesia.
The former defence minister succeeds rival-turned-ally Joko Widodo, whose eldest son was sworn in as Prabowo’s vice president.
Activists have long campaigned for marital rape to be criminalised, but the government says doing so would be ‘excessively harsh’.
Apple has failed to meet its investment commitments and needs to renew its local content licence, Indonesia’s government says.
His successor Prabowo Subianto seems indifferent towards the regional bloc as well – raising concerns about Indonesia’s leadership role.
While Jokowi’s presidency brought growth and modernisation, his last-minute political manoeuvring raised fears of democratic backsliding.
A military man with populist policies, Prabowo Subianto has pledged to continue Joko Widodo’s vision. Whether he delivers remains to be seen.
From boycotts to artwork and activism, the Palestinian struggle has ignited passionate responses across Southeast Asia over the past year.
India’s chances remain poor due to tensions with China, but more support from Global South nations could boost its bid, analysts say.
Analysts say ‘relatively small’ investment may be new strategy to secure more modest funding, attract expansion opportunities across Indonesia.
Harris’ embrace of her South Asian identity not only mirrors Obama’s Southeast Asian ties, it could enhance US-India relations if she wins.
The move will allow the president ‘flexibility’ to form ministries, but analysts warn it risks creating bureaucratic bloat and inflating state budget.
Trade chief Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Malaysia must navigate a balancing act to ensure its EV market is not overtaken by Chinese imports.
Many in Asia see Harris as a safer choice for navigating complex US-China relations, as ex-president Donald Trump grows ever more erratic.
The surge in such migrants comes amid reports of several Indians who died while embarking on the risky journey at the US-Canada border.
Consumers celebrate the savings, but governments from Indonesia to Malaysia face pressure to protect local manufacturers from the influx.
The fund’s CEO, Rafael Consing Jnr, believes the Philippines should leverage opportunities from China, despite maritime disputes.
Speaking at the Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2024, Malaysia’s Tengku Zafrul Aziz says global businesses need ‘neutral’ Asean as a partner.
City leader also discusses plans to join world’s largest free-trade pact at Hong Kong-Asean Summit organised by South China Morning Post.
Malaysia has continued to ‘engage all countries’ as it navigates ongoing superpower rivalry, says Tengku Zafrul Aziz at Hong Kong event.
The move reflects a broader trend of companies moving production away from China, with India emerging as a key beneficiary.
