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McDonald's, Starbucks, others hit by Indonesia, Malaysia boycotts
Muslims protest Western brands over perceived pro-Israel stance on Gaza
Prabowo's likely victory clouded by allegations of abuse of power, coercion
Rating agencies say $29bn program could put huge strain on national coffers
33 countries have expressed support for Southeast Asian nation's accession
Progress made over past quarter century should be protected
New face of kindness likely to be tested by push for indigenous rights
Bolivia and Indonesia tell Global North to give them a place on the value chain
Accession takes 'long time' due to rigorous evaluation, says expert
Island nation would be Southeast Asia's first member of economic group
From India to U.K., countries keen to collaborate on trade, energy and more
Competition among predatory elites will actually help preserve democracy
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Defense minister signals big coalition, calling for 'collaboration' with rivals
Defense minister claims victory based on unofficial counts while rivals cry foul
Analysts say costly election pledges in focus amid fiscal discipline concern
'Cuddly' grandpa is favorite of youth and financial markets, but alarms rights activists
72-year-old far ahead of rivals, likely to gain majority in first round
World's largest direct presidential vote includes around 820,000 polling stations
Over 200m people are eligible to vote on Feb. 14 to choose Jokowi's successor
Jokowi's focus on mining has done little for employment
21 were killed in blaze at Morowali Industrial Park, country's largest nickel hub
As criticism of Jokowi's role mounts, analysts says voters could change their minds
Supporters add to enthusiasm in three-way election
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