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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion from Indonesia.
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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto (right), and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Sunday. Photo: EPA
European Union

Indonesia, EU unveil ‘political agreement’ on trade deal

The deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, is expected to be concluded in September.

European Union

EU delays retaliatory tariffs on US goods in hopes of August 1 deal

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Olympics

Opinion | Hong Kong should seek Olympic gold with a bid for 2036 Summer Games

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Thailand

Bangkok calling: Thailand’s digital nomad visa proves a runaway success

Since its launch last July, the Destination Thailand Visa has attracted more than 35,000 applicants.

A woman relaxes on Khao Lak beach in Phuket. The digital nomad visa is proving to be a rare policy success for Thailand’s embattled government. Photo: Shutterstock
Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia’s ‘updated’ history could erase truth about anti-Chinese riots

Scholars worry Prabowo’s government will ‘whitewash’ the 1998 violence, but a minister says the project would go ahead despite criticism.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | As Trump targets Brics, Indonesia’s autonomy hangs in the balance

Facing renewed tariff threats, Jakarta must now weigh its commitment to a multipolar world against short-term economic interests.

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Environment

Indonesia fights to clean up ‘world’s most polluted river’

Indonesia’s Citarum River is so heavily polluted with rubbish that you can barely see the water.

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Moving rubbish in Java’s Citarum River which is clogged with plastic. Photo: dpa
Asean

Asian Angle | Food for thought: how Chinese brands serve up soft power in Southeast Asia

Chinese F&B brands are becoming increasingly prominent, fuelling a familiarity with China that legitimates its stronger regional presence.

United States

Boeing settles with Canadian father who lost family in Ethiopian 737 Max crash

The agreement came just days before the first trial for the 2019 crash that led to a worldwide grounding of Max jets was scheduled to start.

Australia

In US-China tug of war, Australia puts itself first

With one eye on the past and the other on the Asia-Pacific’s future, Australia’s prime minister is championing sovereignty in an uncertain age.

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Robotics

Barking up wrong tree? Indonesian police’s robot use criticised for wrong focus

The police displayed RoboCop-style robots, robot tanks and robodogs to President Prabowo Subianto at their anniversary parade last week.

A group of robodogs taking part at the Indonesian police’s 79th anniversary parade in Jakarta on July 1. Photo: EPA
US-China relations

US, China must find ‘correct way’ to get along, Wang tells Rubio

On Asean sidelines in Kuala Lumpur, US secretary of state says odds of presidents Xi and Trump meeting this year are high.

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South China Sea

South China Sea: expect ‘more provocations’ from Manila, and Hanoi could be next

Beijing ‘must be prepared to respond’, and it might be headed for confrontation with Vietnam over land reclamation, analyst warns.

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United States

Rubio, Lavrov discuss ‘new idea’ on Ukraine at Asean meet in Malaysia

The US Secretary of State met the Russian Foreign minister in Malaysia and expressed disappointment about Ukraine, while Lavrov offered a new idea for peace.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the Asean Post-Ministerial Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Brics

The Brics paradox: expanding influence, patchwork progress

It has condemned tariffs and military strikes on Iran, but analysts say Brics’ true test is in moving beyond rhetoric to deliver results.

Representatives of Brics members, partner countries and guests pose for a group photo at the summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
China trade

‘Whatever they do is wrong’: Chinese exporters trapped by Trump’s Asean tariffs

‘Every investment is a gamble’, and Chinese factories face ‘huge losses’ by operating in Southeast Asian countries facing Trump’s tariffs, according to industry insiders.

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Commodities

Can Indonesia’s China-backed aluminium ambitions match its nickel success?

With big Chinese firms investing in new smelters and refineries, Indonesia’s aluminium production is predicted to rise five-fold by 2030.

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Asia travel

Bali named world’s second most crowded island – residents aren’t cheering

With more than 60,000 daily visitors arriving on the island, residents have complained about overcrowding and a housing shortage.

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Visitors to Bali watching a Kecak dance performance. Photo: Anadolu via Getty Images
Trade

‘Very optimistic’: Indonesia vows to press on with US talks despite 32% tariff

Analysts warn the room for negotiation is ‘very narrow’ and Jakarta must have a ‘strong bargaining chip’ to convince Trump.

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Asean

Opinion | Through Brics, Indonesia offers its vision of inclusivity to the world

Indonesia’s bridge-building approach shows power lies not only in weapons or markets, but also in fostering understanding and collaboration.

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United States

In global survey, US cited more often than China as greatest ally and threat

Pew Research worldwide poll of nearly 32,000 respondents finds 15 of 24 nations citing US as top ally while China is named by four.

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A Pew Research global survey suggests the United States is regarded as a more important ally than China, but also as potentially a greater threat. Photo: AP
Belt and Road Initiative

China to speed up bullet-train connectivity with neighbours

High-speed railways will be a cornerstone of China’s Belt and Road, creating key transport arteries to set international railway standards.

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China’s completed overseas rail projects include the China-Laos railway (pictured). Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

‘Pressure and division’: why Trump’s 14-nation tariff package puts China on edge

Washington’s latest duties target some of Beijing’s most important partners, pressuring Asean and fuelling trade tensions, analysts warn.

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US-ally trade wars

Trump threatens tariffs on 14 nations in quest for deals

Japan, South Korea and six Asean members were among countries to get public letters with new tariff rates as US President Donald Trump steps up his pursuit of trade agreements.

Malaysia

Malaysia seeks urgent trade talks with US after 25% tariff blow

Trump suggested tariffs could be lifted if Malaysia shifts manufacturing to the US. Malaysia says it wants a ‘mutually beneficial’ deal.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Sunday’s Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: AFP
SCMP Highlights

Australia gets ‘unsolicited advice’; Indonesian mine concern: 7 Asia highlights

From Duterte ending his womanising era to defence concerns over an Indonesia mine, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

A nickel smelter in Indonesia. The proposed bauxite smelter would occupy about 400 hectares of land currently used by the Indonesian Navy on Singkep island. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Will Myanmar block East Timor’s Asean entry? The junta draws a red line

Myanmar’s military regime is attempting to block East Timor’s accession over its engagement with the ousted National Unity Government.

US-ally trade wars

Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea

Equal or higher tariffs imposed on others before Wednesday deadline.

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