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Nadiem Makarim of Tencent-backed start-up will burnish government’s economic credentials
Indonesia and the Philippines see vaping technology as answer to tobacco smoking epidemic
New legislation will undermine the KPK, but the bigger mistake is conceptual
Joko Widodo feels heat as violent opposition to changes threatens investor sentiment
Both countries can take inspiration from the playbook written by Thailand and Vietnam
A climate of impunity over violence against reporters is strengthening
Controversial changes to penal code could be passed as soon as next week
Pall of smoke over city state pushes air pollution to worst levels in 3 years
Activists call on BP and Freeport-McMoRan to cease operations after deaths in the Indonesian province
Encouraging FDI would better stabilise the rupiah than trying to localise the bond market
Fears of market tightness as Indonesia confirms full export ban on metal from 2020
Fears of shortages as top producing country brings forward export restrictions
East Kalimantan to host planned $33bn city to replace sinking Jakarta megacity
Export revenue is needed before an EV hub is built
Both see 2032 Games as a chance to step out as global powers
US president’s son dismisses conflict of interest fears on the $1.7bn developments
Traders worried country may bring forward export ban due to take effect in 2022
Investment a win for country’s president as he tries to boost foreign direct investment
Flag carrier forced to restate income after regulator found accounting errors
Japan’s dominance could be challenged within a decade as investment in region surges
Alpha JWC raced to fund south-east Asian success stories ahead of bigger rivals
Private shareholders allege airline misrepresented a $240m deal
The friendliness of the city’s people makes up for the struggle of getting to know their customs
