Automobiles
Ford signs nickel smelter deal with Vale Indonesia, Huayou
Equity investments are part of $4.5bn development of Sulawesi block
Indonesia
Sports
Indonesia stripped of FIFA tournament, killing World Cup dream
Nation denied event after protests erupted over Israel's participation
IPO
Merdeka Battery Materials puts $1.28bn price on nickel smelter plan
Investment comes as Indonesian company aims to raise up to $580m in IPO
Sports
Indonesia removed as host of this year's U-20 soccer World Cup
FIFA move follows Bali governor's refusal to host Israeli team
Telecommunication
From Thailand to Indonesia, ASEAN leads cloud market growth
NTT expands data center capacity; AWS commits $6 billion in Malaysia
Sports
Indonesia U-20 World Cup roiled by Israel participation row
Politically charged opposition in Muslim-majority country cancels tournament draw
Tea Leaves
How vegans are stirring Southeast Asia's food scene
Search for sustainability and the pandemic are making diners think again
Companies
ASEAN outsourcing players keep talent with AI and remote work
Labor-intensive industry invents proprietary online tools, moves into microsites
DealStreetAsia
Indonesian e-commerce startup Dagangan finalizing funding round
Sources say talks are ongoing, investors could change
Finance
Mizuho to invest $130m in Indonesian buy now, pay later service
Deferred payments popular among consumers lacking credit cards and bank accounts
Terrorism
IS-linked extremists infiltrate ASEAN, eyeing Indonesia 2024 polls
Islamic State sees Philippine groups as good conduits, uses Singapore social media
Economy
Malaysia trails Indonesia in attracting foreign direct investment
Experts say reforms, political stability are essential for country to narrow gap
Technology
Indonesia's GoTo 2022 loss widens to $2.6bn
Superapp operator shares now dwelling well below IPO price
IPO
Indonesia nickel miner TBP aims for nearly $1bn in local IPO
Unit of resources conglomerate Harita Group plans April stock exchange listing
DealStreetAsia
CVC Capital buys $155m stake in Indonesia's Samator Indo Gas
Investment will support Indonesian gas producer's push to expand
DealStreetAsia
Singapore property tech company 99 Group raises fresh $11m
Real estate portal operator gets money in Series C round extension
International relations
Singapore to push Myanmar peace plan with Indonesia, U.N., ASEAN
Lee Hsien Loong and Joko Widodo also agree to cooperate in renewable energy
Aerospace & Defense Industries
China's flying car developer eyes ASEAN aerial tour market
EHang CFO says prior certification at home eases regulatory process abroad
Travel & Leisure
Indonesia's Traveloka eyes sustainability demand as tourists return
Online booking unicorn seeks 'quality' partnerships for wider ASEAN market share
Interview
Soccer star and investor Keisuke Honda eyes Indonesia, Vietnam
Self-described 'challenger' attracted by Southeast Asia's young population
