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Who Will Serve as Indonesia’s Next Finance Minister?

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?

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

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

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

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Another Trade War? Escalating Friction in Indonesia-EU Relations

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. 

Indonesia Announces Hefty Tariffs on Chinese-made Goods

Indonesia Announces Hefty Tariffs on Chinese-made Goods

By Sebastian Strangio
The country’s small businesses could “collapse" under a flood of low-cost Chinese goods, the country's trade minister said.
Can Indonesia Actually Raise Its Debt to GDP Ratio to 50 Percent?

Can Indonesia Actually Raise Its Debt to GDP Ratio to 50 Percent?

By James Guild
Prabowo's deficit-driven economic vision draws from that of his father Sumitro Djojohadikusumo, a key intellectual of the early post-independence period.

Japan as a Bridge Between ASEAN and the OECD

Japan as a Bridge Between ASEAN and the OECD

By SUKEGAWA Seiya
Indonesia and Thailand seek OECD membership. Japan can help.

What Is Happening at Indonesian State-Owned Pharmaceutical Company Indofarma?

What Is Happening at Indonesian State-Owned Pharmaceutical Company Indofarma?

By James Guild
The company has recently come under investigation for its involvement in a long list of fraudulent activities.

Central Sulawesi and Central Java Continue to be JI Strongholds

Central Sulawesi and Central Java Continue to be JI Strongholds

By Adlini Ilma Ghaisany Sjah
Jemaah Islamiyah remains the most active terrorist organization in Indonesia, even as its priority has shifted to preaching rather than conducting direct attacks.
Germany Faces a Balancing Act in Engaging with Prabowo’s Indonesia

Germany Faces a Balancing Act in Engaging with Prabowo’s Indonesia

By Tim Hildebrandt and Christopher J. Godwin
The former general, who is set to assume office in October, will present a stiff test of Berlin's values-based foreign policy.

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