5 h. ago 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.

Economics

13 h. ago In Indonesia, Prabowo’s prison island plan for corrupt officials raises eyebrows

A recent prison break has exposed the flaws in Indonesia’s overstretched correctional system. Experts say a complete overhaul is required.

Events

8 d. ago China’s third top official Zhao Leji missing from ‘two sessions’ closing due to illness

Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee and former corruption body secretary was last seen in public on Saturday.

Politics

8 d. ago Why was China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji missing at the end of ‘two sessions’?

Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee and former corruption body secretary was last seen in public on Saturday.

Politics

1 week ago Prabowo’s golden dream and Indonesia’s ‘dark’ realities collide

With a shrinking middle class, falling commodity prices and youth unemployment on the rise, experts warn of an economic paradox in the making.

Politics

3 w. ago Will the ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests against Prabowo’s austerity cuts escalate further?

Analysts say the student-led protests could grow if economic conditions in the country deteriorate.

Events

3 w. ago Indonesia launches new multibillion dollar Danantara sovereign wealth fund

Indonesia’s Prabowo officially establishes Danantara, which is modelled on Singapore’s investment arm Temasek.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Most deadly 100 days’: Indonesia’s Prabowo faces major student protests against costly policies

Student protests across the country underline Prabowo’s ‘blunder and mediocre cabinet’ but are unlikely to ‘rock’ national politics, analysts note.

Events