10 h. ago Indonesia eyes strategic Middle East pivot to diversify from China and US

With a focus on trade, infrastructure and defence, Indonesia aims to leverage the region’s substantial wealth and cultural ties.

Politics

15 h. ago Japan’s Tokyo to ‘revitalise’ nightlife with US$3.8 million jolt to lure visitors after dark

Initiatives include pop-up information offices, projection mapping displays, and subsidies for businesses, all designed to showcase Tokyo’s vibrant after-hours scene.

Economics

17 h. ago Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.

Politics

19 h. ago Indonesia’s energy transition in doubt as US pulls out of US$20 billion coal phase

Despite Jakarta’s ambitious net-zero goals, analysts say the country has limited political will to fulfil its climate commitments on its own.

Economics

36 h. ago Indonesians in US fear deportation amid Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants

As of November 2024, more than 4,000 Indonesians were on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal list.

Events

3 d. ago Jakarta’s annual floods worsen, displacing thousands as extreme weather, poor planning collide

Extreme weather and poor urban planning have exacerbated Jakarta’s annual flooding, displacing residents and highlighting critical infrastructure failures.

Events

3 d. ago Jakarta’s floods worsen, displacing thousands as extreme weather, poor planning collide

Extreme weather and poor urban planning have exacerbated Jakarta’s annual flooding, displacing residents and highlighting critical infrastructure failures.

Events

3 d. ago Indonesian Lady Gaga fans heartbroken as religious hardliners blamed for snub

Religious groups’ opposition to her provocative performances has led to a rise in intolerance, prompting the singer to choose Singapore instead.

Politics

3 d. ago Over 1 in 5 young Indonesians are out of work. Fixing that won’t be easy

Southeast Asia’s largest economy has the world’s fourth-largest workforce, but it’s outshone by its neighbours like Malaysia and Thailand.

Politics

4 d. ago Oil tanker and cargo ship collide in North Sea, UK coastguard begins rescue operation

One UK media report said the tanker had caught on fire.

Events

4 d. ago Oil tanker and cargo ship collide in North Sea, fire erupts as UK coastguard begins rescue

UK media reported that both the oil tanker and cargo vessel were on fire.

Events

4 d. ago Tanker, cargo ship collide off UK coast causing ‘massive fireball’, 32 casualties

The incident, which occurred near Hull, involved a US-flagged chemical tanker and a Portuguese-flagged container ship.

Events

4 d. ago Tanker and cargo ship collide off UK coast causing ‘massive fireball’, 32 casualties

The incident, which took place near Hull, involved a US-flagged chemical tanker and a Portuguese-flagged container ship.

Events

4 d. ago 1 missing, 32 injured after tanker and cargo ship collide off UK coast causing ‘fireball’

Concerns of ‘multiple toxic hazards’ after incident near Hull involving a US-flagged chemical tanker and a Portuguese-flagged container ship.

Events

4 d. ago 1 missing, 36 rescued after tanker and cargo ship collide off UK coast causing ‘fireball’

Concerns of ‘multiple toxic hazards’ after incident near Hull involving a US-flagged chemical tanker and a Portugal-flagged container ship.

Events

4 d. ago Container ship hits tanker carrying US military jet fuel off UK coast

The tanker, which can carry tens of thousands of tonnes of jet fuel, was at anchor when the smaller container ship struck it.

Events

4 d. ago Indonesia jails transgender woman for TikTok comment about Jesus’ hair, sparking outcry

The case highlights concerns about Indonesia’s online hate speech law, which critics say is too vague and open to misuse.

Events

4 d. ago Nearly 70% of Southeast Asian online consumers bought Hong Kong products: poll

Consumers from Thailand, Indonesia lead in buying products from city, while Singapore respondents have highest spend per purchase.

Politics

4 d. ago Poll reveals which Hong Kong products are winning over Asean online shoppers

Consumers from Thailand, Indonesia lead in buying products from city, while Singapore respondents have highest spend per purchase.

Politics

4 d. ago Singapore, Indonesia working to extradite corruption fugitive, in first such case under treaty

Paulus Tannos, a businessman, was arrested in January, a month after Indonesian authorities requested his capture.

Politics