Agriculture
El Nino threatens more food price volatility, Louis Dreyfus says
European commodities merchant engages startups to address Asia's food insecurity
Indonesia
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Malaysian and Japanese drone startups jostle to lead global race
Aerodyne plans more acquisitions; Terra Drone expands in Middle East
Politics
Jokowi promotes Indonesia capital project as Asia's fintech hub
Bigger Nusantara role hints at president's haste on legacy bid before term ends
Fires
Fire at Pertamina fuel storage station in Jakarta kills 17
Neighbors flee; Indonesian company says cause of blaze under investigation
Climate Change
Malaysia's Petronas CEO seeks 'practical' clean power transition
Southeast Asian energy leaders meet for Japan's decarbonization initiative
Climate Change
Indonesia's PLN to receive $200m Japanese loan for renewable energy
Deal to be signed Friday under Asia Zero Emission Community initiative
Asia Insight
Indonesia pre-election jostling threatens Jokowi's economic agenda
From Nusantara to EV batteries, president faces uphill battle to secure legacy
Food & Beverage
Tim Hortons coffee chain expands to Singapore, Malaysia in Marubeni pact
Japan trading house to open hundreds of shops in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia
IPO
Indonesia's Pertamina Geothermal shares end first trading day flat
Nation's wealth fund, Abu Dhabi's Masdar among investors in oil giant's subsidiary
International relations
Jokowi seeks support from China for Indonesia's new capital
Beijing's new foreign minister vows Belt and Road projects to finish 'on schedule'
DealStreetAsia
New York Stock Exchange sets sights on Southeast Asia, India
U.S. bourse looking to encourage more share offers from Asia
Trade
Indonesia posts 2022 current account surplus on commodity boom
Biggest since 2009 as a percentage of GDP, helps rupiah currency stay steady
Myanmar Crisis
Can Jokowi build a legacy out of Myanmar crisis?
Hopes high for Indonesia's role in restoring order in embattled country
Automobiles
Hyundai, Wuling among manufacturers eyeing EV jump in Indonesia
China's DFSK announces local production as more brands debut in growing market
Business Spotlight
ASEAN's garbage economy: Startups turn plastic waste into consumer goods
Trash is transformed into chairs in Indonesia, floor tiles in Vietnam
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia e-commerce enabler Sirclo finalizes around $30m in funding
Startup helps companies build online stores, expand
Economy
Philippines raises key interest rate to 6%, Indonesia holds steady
Manila's hike of 50 basis points follows fastest price rises in 14 years
Opinion
Japan must show why it should stay Indonesia's partner of choice
Two nations have much room to take advantage of commonality and complementarity
Interview
Indonesia seeks closer India ties to strengthen Global South role
Developing countries 'source of solution' for world problems: Finance Minister
Companies
Indonesian state companies' profit jumps in 2022, led by banks
But builders, national airline face debt problems amid bleaker 2023 prospects
