Media & Entertainment
Netflix drama 'Cigarette Girl' highlights Indonesian IP adaptation
Country's trove of literary creativity offers business potential for publishers
Indonesia
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Indonesia election
Ganjar Pranowo, Indonesia's once-rising star aiming to regain support
Ruling party's presidential candidate struggles as Jokowi backers shift to Prabowo
International relations
Indonesia and Sri Lanka blast EU for 'double standards' on Gaza
Indo-Pacific and ASEAN meetings with Europe underscore divided views
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Capital costs
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Indonesia election
Anies Baswedan, ex-Jakarta governor who wants to break from Jokowi policies
Academic-turned-politician trails front-runner Prabowo in presidential race
Electric cars in China
Chinese EV leader BYD makes aggressive push in ASEAN
Tesla rival eyes doubling outlets in Singapore, Philippines after entering Indonesia
IPO
IPO fundraising plunged in Thailand and Indonesia in second half of 2023
Total raised in region dropped 60% amid political uncertainty and China worries
Telecommunication
Singtel partners with Nvidia in AI data center push in ASEAN
Regional telecom giant sees strong demand across bloc and beyond
The Big Story
Indonesia's new capital hinges on election as Jokowi set to exit
With most funding from private sector, Nusantara struggles to convince investors it is here to stay
Indonesia election
Radical Indonesian cleric gives backing to presidential hopeful Anies
Abu Bakar Bashir was once spiritual leader of extremist group behind Bali bombings
Comment
Asia braces for Trump comeback and major U.S. policy reversal
Fears mount the former president might kill Biden-led IPEF economic deal
Asia Insight
Indonesian election highlights young voters' employment concerns
Jokowi's successor faces reform challenge to create middle-class jobs
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Indonesia election
Indonesia election race heats up over Jokowi's nickel strategy
Gibran defends father's industrialization push that rival slams as 'reckless'
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
Automobiles
China's BYD debuts passenger EVs in Indonesia
Company says 'on track' to start constructing local plant later this year
Automobiles
VinFast expands EVs to Indonesia with thumbs up from Jokowi
Vietnamese carmaker's factory, ride-hail plans offer ASEAN foothold
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
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia may see major listings in 2024, but after election
IPO hopefuls need compelling narrative amid tough economic landscape
Your Week in Asia
BYD's Indonesia foray, China GDP, JAXA lunar landing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
OECD chief says Indonesia's membership application 'exciting'
Southeast Asian country brings voice of emerging economies
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International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi seeks ASEAN unity as term winds down
Code of conduct for South China Sea on agenda during final regional tour
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International relations
Philippines and Indonesia agree to strengthen security cooperation
Marcos and Jokowi discuss South China Sea issues and ASEAN unity
International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi begins trip to Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei
Talks to include economy and defense as China's clout grows
Automobiles
Vietnam's VinFast to spend up to $2bn on India car, battery plant
Young Nasdaq-listed automaker also plans full factory in Indonesia