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Banking & finance
Venture-capital club expands to Hong Kong, plans US$250m fund
London Technology Club opens in the city with a focus on fast-scaling companies in AI, fintech.
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Asean
Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?
28 Mar 2025 - 3:34PM
Human trafficking
Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee Seafoods in landmark forced labour case
28 Mar 2025 - 7:47AM
Protests around the world
Indonesia military law protests signal fears of democratic erosion under Prabowo
The amended bill brought back bad memories of Suharto-era militarism, when lines between civilian and military spheres were blurred, critics said.
27 Mar 2025 - 12:00PM
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US-China relations
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Why the US could lose more ground in Southeast Asia
While the US remains Asean’s biggest investor, its investment in core infrastructure is limited. Meanwhile, China makes its presence felt.
27 Mar 2025 - 5:30AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police hunt for helper who allegedly assaulted cancer patient, 81
Security footage circulating online shows helper restraining bedridden elderly woman and stuffing a towel into her mouth.
28 Mar 2025 - 4:08AM
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Central banks
Indonesian rupiah’s low spotlights Prabowo policy concerns, global uncertainty
The decline in the currency led the central bank to intervene, stabilising the rupiah and restoring confidence.
26 Mar 2025 - 12:15PM
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Prabowo Subianto
Indonesia’s currency takes a severe beating as US tariff deadline nears
The central bank said the slump is due to global uncertainties including Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
25 Mar 2025 - 7:35PM
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Social media
Delivery of dead rats to Indonesian reporters sparks fears over freedom curbs
The incident allegedly targeting Tempo happened three days after a severed pig’s head was sent to a reporter from the magazine.
25 Mar 2025 - 9:12PM
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Protests against new military law in Indonesia
Around 1,000 demonstrators took part in the latest protest against a law expanding the military’s role in government
25 Mar 2025 - 6:30PM
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Tourism
Bali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners with new rules and tourism levy
The new guidelines for foreign tourists were issued to curb their misbehaviour.
26 Mar 2025 - 9:48AM
Saudi Arabia
Indonesia set to allow domestic helpers in Saudi Arabia after 10-year ban
Jakarta is expected to send 600,000 domestic helpers and skilled labourers to Saudi Arabia, but rights groups are concerned about the move.
24 Mar 2025 - 7:32PM
Central banks
‘Dream team’ of Jokowi, ex-Thai PM, Bridgewater’s Dalio to advise Indonesian fund
Danantara Indonesia’s sovereign fund, targeting 8 per cent growth by 2029, enlisted ex-presidents and global experts to manage a potential US$900 billion in assets.
25 Mar 2025 - 10:19AM
India
Trump’s brand booms in Asia despite worldwide loathing
Two months after his frenetic return to the White House, Donald Trump’s brand has had mixed success worldwide.
22 Mar 2025 - 6:08PM
Tourism
Australian tourist killed as boat capsizes off Indonesia’s Bali
The boat was travelling to Nusa Penida, a popular island near Bali, on Friday morning when it was hit by a large wave.
22 Mar 2025 - 1:56PM
Joko Widodo
Indonesian reporter receives pig’s head in incident condemned as ‘terror attack’
The severed head was found in a cardboard box delivered to Francisca Christy Rosana, who works for the Tempo magazine.
21 Mar 2025 - 7:10PM
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Volcanoes
Bali flights to Australia, Malaysia cancelled after Indonesian volcano erupts
The country’s geological agency also raised the volcano’s alert status to the highest level.
21 Mar 2025 - 11:34AM
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South China Sea
Indonesia and Vietnam to seal maritime deal – will China respond?
Indonesia’s parliament is set to sign an agreement to formalise maritime boundaries with Vietnam next month.
21 Mar 2025 - 8:11AM
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China consumption
Are cheap Indonesian durians about to flood the Chinese market?
Indonesia’s huge fruit industry is preparing to begin exporting durians to China, threatening the dominance of Thai and Vietnamese growers.
21 Mar 2025 - 7:00AM
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US-China relations
US-China rivalry forcing Southeast Asia to pick sides, congressional panel hears
Washington urged to adopt a sector-by-sector approach to the region, shaping its choices before Beijing does.
21 Mar 2025 - 5:51AM
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Law
Indonesia passes contentious changes to military law amid protests
Civil society groups have criticised the changes, saying it could take Indonesia back to the draconian era of former president Suharto.
20 Mar 2025 - 7:09PM
Tourism
Can Jakarta’s ‘cat island’ boost tourism and solve its stray cat problem?
Jakarta’s innovative “cat island” plan aims to solve its stray cat crisis, promote tourism and establish a safe feline haven.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:11PM
Banking & finance
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Hong Kong key to StanChart’s US$200 billion new money target: CEO Winters
Bank is developing over 200 use cases for AI, including fraud detection and prevention, anti-money-laundering screening and new products.
20 Mar 2025 - 1:10PM
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Drugs
Indonesia denies marijuana farm cover-up after video of cannabis crops emerges
Indonesia denied claims that officials grew cannabis near Mount Semeru following the release of drone footage, asserting the marijuana farm was raided in 2024.
19 Mar 2025 - 7:06PM
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Stocks
Indonesia’s stock market turmoil fuels fears over Prabowo’s economic agenda
The Jakarta Composite Index has underperformed relative to its regional peers amid investor fears over Indonesia’s financial position.
19 Mar 2025 - 4:37PM
Crime
Jailing of Indonesian trans woman for Jesus’ hair remark raises rights concerns
Ratu Thalisa was convicted in Medan under a controversial blasphemy law and jailed for almost three years.
19 Mar 2025 - 3:23PM
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Millionaires and billionaires
Indonesia’s richest woman loses half her wealth in 3 days
The president commissioner of Indonesia’s biggest data centre operator was sitting atop a US$7.5 billion fortune, until the stock crashed.
19 Mar 2025 - 2:56PM
Human rights
Scepticism surrounds Indonesia’s plan for island prison for corrupt officials
A recent prison break has exposed the flaws in Indonesia’s overstretched correctional system. Experts say a complete overhaul is required.
19 Mar 2025 - 8:56AM
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