Business trends
McDonald's, Starbucks, others hit by Indonesia, Malaysia boycotts
Muslims protest Western brands over perceived pro-Israel stance on Gaza
Economy
Indonesia election
Prabowo's free lunch plan would bite into Indonesia's budget, analysts warn
Rating agencies say $29bn program could put huge strain on national coffers
International relations
Indonesia aims to join OECD within two to three years, minister says
33 countries have expressed support for Southeast Asian nation's accession
Finance
ASEAN banks' fat interest margins wane as Fed rate cuts loom
Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia anticipate rocky road in loan earnings
Commodities
Indonesia palm oil firms warn of food security risks as biodiesel use rises
Government mulls doubling the subsidy for replanting amid concerns over exports
International relations
Indonesia's OECD bid enters next stage: 5 things to know
Accession takes 'long time' due to rigorous evaluation, says expert
International relations
Indonesia and OECD to start accession discussions
Island nation would be Southeast Asia's first member of economic group
Datawatch
Aging Southeast Asia grapples with weak social safety nets
State pensions cover less than 30% of working-age population in some countries
Economy
Singapore, Thailand and more hand out cash to ease inflation pain
SE Asia governments focus on public support while critics warn of fiscal strain
Currencies
Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit sink to three-month lows against dollar
Emerging nation central banks balk at rate cuts to defend currencies
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Indonesia election
Prabowo faces 'power game' with Jokowi after claiming victory
Analysts say costly election pledges in focus amid fiscal discipline concern
Indonesia election
Indonesia set to elect next president: 5 things to know
Over 200m people are eligible to vote on Feb. 14 to choose Jokowi's successor
Opinion
Indonesia's next president should focus on job creation
Jokowi's focus on mining has done little for employment
International relations
Indonesia names two Chinese suspects in nickel smelter fire
21 were killed in blaze at Morowali Industrial Park, country's largest nickel hub
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Terrorism
Indonesia's nickel hub at risk of radicalism, report warns
Fatal accidents, ethnic clashes threaten to re-radicalize former extremists
International relations
Indonesia offers OECD 'the voice of the Global South': ambassador
Envoy to Japan says membership would benefit both Jakarta and economic club
Indonesia election
Indonesia's growth strategy in focus ahead of presidential vote
Candidates set ambitious targets, compete over industrial policy
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Economy
Indonesia's 2023 GDP growth slows to 5.05% on weak exports
Lower commodity prices and El Nino weather hit Southeast Asian economy
Economy
Indonesia tax hikes spark outcry among businesses
Fiscal moves seen linked to populist programs amid presidential election
Asia Insight
Indonesian election highlights young voters' employment concerns
Jokowi's successor faces reform challenge to create middle-class jobs
Indo-Pacific
U.S. trade deputy Bianchi to quit as top official for Asia
Move comes after failed IPEF talks as Vietnam and Indonesia rejected demands
Trade
Indonesia 2023 trade surplus reduced to $37bn as commodity boom faded
Exports and imports fell in December as global trade weakened
Indonesia election
Jokowi boosts policy support for Prabowo as Indonesia vote nears
Leading presidential candidate benefits from incumbent's high popularity
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