Technology
Southeast Asians jumping on NFT bandwagon to boost incomes
But signs of falling liquidity in nonfungible token markets could mean trouble
Indonesia
Life
In Ubud: not much to eat, lots of prayer, no love
Once bursting with tourists, Bali's spiritual capital looks like a ghost town
Transportation
Indonesia's NFC, SiCepat launch electric motorbike partnership
Venture rides Southeast Asian country's domestic EV and battery ambitions
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Indonesia bolsters navy as China steps up incursions around ASEAN
Defense Ministry orders 8 frigates from Fincantieri, Italy's largest shipbuilder
Technology
Funds double down on digitalizing Indonesia mom-and-pop shops
BukuWarung bags $60 million from Peter Thiel and SoftBank-affiliated investors
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN meets with China as progress on Myanmar consensus stalls
Bloc wants commitment from junta that its envoys have access to 'all parties'
Transportation
First rail project on Indonesia's Sulawesi island picks up steam
Consortium including Chinese company targets commercial operations next year
Interview
Israel envoy pans 'megaphone diplomacy' after ASEAN outcry on Gaza
Ambassador to Singapore says possible Netanyahu exit won't stop Asia outreach
Technology
Tycoon Salim intensifies Indonesia data center battle
Local operator DCI set to expand amid arrival of Alibaba and global tech giants
Business Spotlight
Last resorts? Phuket and Bali chase dream of COVID-free tourism
Plans for ring-fenced 'sandboxes' and 'green zones' to revive economies
Transportation
Garuda Indonesia to seek debt payment suspension: government
Deputy minister for SOEs says bankruptcy a risk if creditor deal not reached
DealStreetAsia
Crypto action heats up in Indonesia as Tokocrypto weighs IPO
Country is hot spot for digital currency, based on government data
Economy
Indonesia's proposed VAT hike draws flak from businesses
Higher tax would risk chilling consumer spending on brink of economic recovery
Indo-Pacific
Indonesia looks to triple submarine fleet after Chinese incursions
Jakarta focuses on state of navy following death of 53 crew at sea
Environment
Indonesia aims to dump coal plants for carbon neutrality by 2060
State utility envisions gradual cuts until all power comes from clean sources
Politics
Firebrand Indonesian cleric Habib Rizieq gets 8-month sentence
Leader of vigilante Islamist groups failed to comply with self-quarantine measures
Telecommunication
Singtel plans more ASEAN investment to cash in on boom
Telecom's profit halves as COVID drags on roaming and prepaid business
Retail
Indonesia's Hero to close most hypermarkets as landscape changes
Retailer instead plans to increase Ikea franchise outlets to meet new demand
Transportation
Indonesia's Garuda to halve aircraft fleet in restructuring plan
Debt-ridden carrier offering early retirement as COVID empties seats
Automobiles
Indonesia teams with LG to build $1.2bn battery plant
Facility outside Jakarta to be country's first in string of electric vehicle projects
Travel & Leisure
Work on a Bali beach? Indonesia to send civil servants to island
Government aims to help tourism-reliant resort rebound from pandemic
Economy
Indonesia weighs carbon tax in bid to fund pandemic spending
Finance Ministry outlines economic and fiscal policies in new document
Economy
Southeast Asian nations are stepping up taxation efforts
Moves to increase revenue from companies aim to fix pandemic-ravaged state finances
Arts
Indonesian documentary declares war on single-use plastics
'Pulau Plastik' shines light on pollution in world's biggest archipelago
Technology
SoftBank and Alibaba take top stakes in Indonesia's GoTo
Merged digital startups Gojek and Tokopedia aim to go public by end of year