Energy
Singapore opens taps on renewable-energy imports with Laos deal
Far-reaching strategy stretches to Australian desert, but carries risks
Indonesia
Pharmaceuticals
Takeda to sell dengue vaccine abroad, starting with Indonesia
Japan's first global vaccine can be used for children younger than existing shots
Economy
Indonesia eyes 5.3% growth, cuts to fiscal deficit in 2023
Elections, capital move are priorities in next year's budget plans
Interview
Jakarta Gov. Baswedan 'positive' on Indonesia president candidacy
Potential key contender 'prepared to collaborate with all parties' in 2024 vote
Politics
Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership,' president says
Widodo trumpets country's growing stature, repeats call for Russia-Ukraine peace
Commodities
Indonesian miner to take over Australian coking coal assets for $380m
Sinar Mas arm also announces $200m investment in Ant-backed mobile wallet
Market Spotlight
Indonesia's rising appetite for online investment attracts scams
Growing middle class in ASEAN's biggest economy seen prone to being cheated
Your Week in Asia
World War II anniversary, Najib's final appeal, Tencent results
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Indo-Pacific
Japan joins U.S.-Indonesian military drill for first time
Garuda Shield aims to build partnerships, deter Chinese aggression
Politics
Indonesia defense minister Prabowo nominated as presidential candidate
Ex-special forces general throws in hat to succeed Jokowi in 2024
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia venture firm Venturra Capital plans 3rd fund next year
New fund set to invest in domestic market and beyond
Technology
Singapore's Grab vows 'inclusive growth' for ASEAN's gig economy
Superapp to upskill small merchants, provide scholarships for students
Automobiles
Japanese, South Korean makers compete for Indonesia's EV market
Toyota and Hyundai Motor jockey for advantage at international auto show
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia's Bank Mandiri in talks to buy stake in Bank Prima Master
Financial regulator has been encouraging consolidation in banking sector
Travel & Leisure
Indonesia postpones Komodo dragon park's $250 fee until 2023
Foreign visitors faced 25-fold admission hike, sparking tourism industry pushback
Agriculture
Indonesia's Arsari ships grain from Ukraine, Russia
Cooperation with U.S.-Swiss company among first since U.N. deal
Travel & Leisure
Jakarta, Bangkok see luxury hotel boom as tourism rebounds
Southeast Asian megacities host conferences to draw business travelers
International relations
South Korea targets 2026 production of homegrown fighter jet
Seoul develops KF-21 with Indonesia, eyes sales to emerging markets
Finance
DBS, other ASEAN banks ride U.S. rate hikes to stronger earnings
Southeast Asia's largest banks expect higher returns from lending
Economy
Indonesia's economy expands as exports, consumption spur growth
Southeast Asian country's GDP rose 5.44% in 2nd quarter, accelerating from 1st