The Big Story
Seen and not heard: health workers in Asia bullied into silence
Brutal hours, poor conditions, low pay -- from Indonesia to the Philippines, the region's carers have learned to keep quiet
Indonesia
Politics
Indonesia's top clerical body mired in terror suspect scandal
Jemaah Islamiyah uses political party and charities as fundraising fronts
Comment
AUKUS raises questions about Australia as an 'Asian' nation
Canberra's narrative about regional role leaves ASEAN members wary
Economy
Bali still a shadow of its former self as foreign tourists stay away
Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' struggles to shake off the impact of COVID
COP26
COP26 lays bare schism between developed and developing nations
Poorer countries weigh economic progress against environmental protection
Automobiles
Gojek to enter two-wheel EV manufacturing through joint venture
Move follows ride-hailer's scooter pilot program with Taiwan's Gogoro
Life
Bali's dog problem strays out of control
Rescue organizations struggling to survive amid pandemic blow to funding
Economy
Muslims cannot use crypto, Indonesia clerical council says
MUI cites uncertainty and potential for losses in its Islamic Law decree
Politics
Indonesia taps Harvard-educated general as top military officer
Perkasa plans stronger island defenses in response to Chinese incursions
Transportation
Garuda Indonesia hands in restructuring plan to creditors
Flagship airline calls submission 'first step' in becoming profitable
COP26
COP26: What Asia pledged, from China to Vietnam and Philippines
Sideline deals on 'coal, cars, cash and trees' set to impact growth strategies
Automobiles
Indonesia's electric car dreams at odds with deforestation pledge
Auto show highlights market potential but analysts warn of environmental risks
IPO
Indonesia's GoTo raises $1.3bn ahead of local IPO amid tech boom
Fidelity, Permodalan Nasional and Primavera Capital come aboard as new investors
Telecommunication
Singtel logs SG$954m net profit as India unit swings to profit
Singapore telecom operator banks on 5G to lift revenue for further growth
Coronavirus
Indonesia, Malaysia to reopen borders for vaccinated travelers
Ismail Sabri expresses interest in Widodo's new capital city plan
Business trends
ASEAN's digital economy projected to hit $1tn by 2030
Google-led report says retail and finance to fuel growth as internet use surges
Technology
Indonesian VC closes 'largest' early stage Southeast Asia fund
Alpha JWC Ventures raises $433 million as it cultivates more unicorns
Asia Insight
Jokowi breaks out of shell to broaden Indonesia's global horizons
Can president reassert Jakarta's claim to lead the developing world?
Interview
Indonesian coal giant Adaro seeks renewables-based growth
CEO says clean sources could make up half company's revenue in 10 to 15 years
Energy
Indonesia signs $15bn deal with U.S. company to turn coal into chemicals
NYSE-listed Air Products to build local industry for higher-value-added products